New York Gov. Hochul Announces Upcoming Visit to Israel in Show of Support

Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to meet with diplomatic leaders and communities devastated by the recent ‘horrific’ attack by Hamas on Israel.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gives a speech in New York on Jan. 31, 2023. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that she will travel to Israel for a “solidarity mission” amid an escalating conflict between Israel’s military and the Hamas terrorist group.

Ms. Hochul said in a statement that she planned to travel to Israel on Oct. 17 to meet with diplomatic leaders and communities devastated by the recent “horrific” attack by Hamas.