President Isaac Herzog will bring Leah Goldin — whose son Hadar was killed in the Gaza war in 2014 and whose body is being held by Hamas — with him during this week’s visit to Washington and New York City, his office announces.
Goldin will be present during Herzog’s meetings in Congress and with the UN secretary-general and will bring up the Israelis being held in Gaza.
Along with US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, Herzog will meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
The purpose of the visit is to strengthen ties between the two countries, says the president’s office, and to display the depth of the bilateral relationship. The visit comes amid tensions between the White House and Israel’s government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In New York, Herzog will meet UN chief Antonio Guterres, NY Governor Kathy Hochul, NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Jewish community leaders, including a reception thrown by the UJA-Federation of New York.
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