Members of the Illinois House of Representatives are hailing a recent working trip to Israel as an indication of the strength of ties between the Midwestern state and Israel, and Israeli diplomats in the Midwest say that relationship is deepening.
“The bilateral relationship between Illinois and Israel is strong,” Emanuel (“Chris”) Welch, speaker of the state House, told Zenger News. “This once-in-a-lifetime learning experience has allowed myself and my leadership team the chance to learn more about the fascinating history and complexities of the Middle East.”
