Hochul said her trip is meant to be a gesture of solidarity and support for Israel. New York is home to the largest Jewish population of any U.S. city, according to the American Jewish Population Project at Brandeis University.
on Wednesday and met with victims of the deadly Oct. 7 assault and families of hostages as part of a trip intended to show support for the country during its war with Hamas.
From there, Hochul was scheduled to be taken to Jerusalem, where she was expected stay for the night. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, left, arrives in Israel, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, to begin a trip intended to show support for the country during its war with Hamas. The start of Hochul's visit comes a day after a massive blast at a Gaza City hospital killed hundreds of people.
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