Chris Van Hollen slated to travel to Israel this week
The Maryland senator, who has been critical of Israel’s actions in its war against Hamas, is not slated to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or Foreign Minister Israel Katz
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 27: Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) (R), speaks about gun safety as Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) listens, during news conference on Capitol Hill January 27, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Senators introduced legislation to ensure that the victims of gun violence are allowed to have their day in court and that the gun industry manufacturers, sellers and interest groups are not shielded from liability when it acts with negligence and disregard for public safety. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is traveling to Israel later this week, two officials in Israel and one in the U.S. confirmed to Jewish Insider.
The Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and President’s Office told JI...