TULSA, Okla. — Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are visiting a hospital in Tel Aviv on Thursday, according to a press release from Stitt's office.
The release says the pair plan to visit the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center — Ichilov.
Stitt's spokesperson gave 2 News this statement about the visit:
"Governor Stitt and Governor Abbott traveled to Israel in a show of solidarity to our allies as well as an opportunity to discuss future partnerships between Israel and our states as they rebuild. The governors will meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Herzog and Foreign Minister Cohen and will have the opportunity to pray with survivors of the attacks by Hamas terrorists," the spokesperson said.
A press conference is planned for 2 p.m. Thursday.
"Governors Kevin Stitt and Greg Abbott will visit with victims and impacted families of the Israel-Hamas war at at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center – Ichilov," the press release said.
"This visit is coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel and the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest."
Gov. Abbott issued a press release about the trip on his website. To read, click here.
2 News reached out to the Governor's office to learn more about the trip. We will update you as soon as we learn more.
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