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Hochul, Schumer in Israel
Lauren Stanforth reports in the Times Union that Gov. Kathy Hochul will travel to Israel on Oct. 17, just as that country goes to war with Hamas. Hochul explained why the governor of New York should visit a foreign war zone, saying, “During these difficult times, it’s more important than ever for New York to show up in support of Israel.... I’ll be traveling to Israel for a solidarity mission where I plan to meet with diplomatic leaders and communities who have been devastated by the horrific Hamas attacks. New York will show the world that we stand with Israel — today, tomorrow and forever.” Hochul won't return to New York until Oct. 20. New York Senator Chuck Schumer was also in Tel Aviv over the weekend, and was forced to take shelter amid bomb sirens during his visit. President Joe Biden will also go to Israel on Oct. 18. While the politicians visit, more than one million people have fled their homes in the Gaza Strip ahead of an expected Israeli army invasion. Read more about this story in the Times Union.