JERUSALEM — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and a delegation of state leaders arrived in Israel on Saturday for a weeklong economic development mission amid domestic turmoil over a proposed judicial overhaul and a fresh cease-fire that ended a bloody conflict with militant groups.
Kemp’s delegation explored the Tower of David and made a solemn pilgrimage to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Over the next few days, the governor plans to meet with senior Israeli officials, visit companies that could expand in Georgia and discuss policy with foreign diplomats.
The trip coincides with Kemp’s efforts to raise his political profile ahead of an unpredictable race for the White House. Although the governor isn’t taking steps to run for president, he aims to stay in the 2024 mix — and burnishing his foreign policy chops could help sharpen his image.
