UN Declares Genocide in Gaza While 250 US Lawmakers Are in Israel

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1. 50 States One Israel

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50_States_One_Israel

"50 States One Israel was a conference held in Israel from September 14, 2025 to September 18, 2025[1] for state legislators from the United States and members of the Israeli government.[2][3] Hosted by the Israeli Foreign Ministry, the conference was described as the largest delegation of elected officials to visit Israel.[2] According to Lior Haiat, Deputy Director for North America at the Foreign Ministry, lawmakers including state legislators from all 50 states were in attendance.[2]

Background

US state legislators began receiving invitations to the conference in early May 2025.[4] The conference, including travel, is paid entirely by the Israeli government.[4] According to a July 8, 2025 letter to Oregon Representative David Gomberg sent by Israel's consulate-general to the Northwest, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide "roundtrip economy airfare from New York to Tel Aviv (including domestic U.S. flights to NYC)," and "all in-country transportation, accommodations, meals, and guided programming."[1] Five lawmakers from every state were expected to attend.[5]"