Rep. Zeldin Returns from Israel Following Meetings with Israeli PM and Other Middle East Officials

Statement

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, C -- NY-1), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee and Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade Subcommittee, returned from a week long visit to Israel with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy as the senior member traveling with a delegation of Congressional colleagues who traveled to the Middle East to pursue solutions for foreign policy, national security and economic issues affecting both the United States and Israel.

Upon his arrival back in the United States, Congressman Zeldin said, "It's timely and important to observe firsthand the current situation on the ground in the Middle East and help strengthen the bond between America and Israel. During my visit, I met with several top Israeli elected officials and military leaders to discuss a number of topics including the Iran nuclear deal, missile defense, cybersecurity, innovation and technology, intelligence sharing and much more."

"Israel has always been a strategic partner of the United States in the Middle East. It is amazing that we have such a strong Democratic ally in a volatile part of the world that is filled with instability and turmoil. Israel is surrounded by terrorist groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, Al Qaeda and ISIS, but Israel's strength and our unbreakable alliance gives them the strongest possible determination to survive. We share the same enemies. In Congress, I will continue to pursue a stronger foreign policy to protect the United States and our allies from emerging threats throughout the Middle East and around the world," Congressman Zeldin concluded.

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