Secretary of State Visits Israel

Liz Gullett

Dec 20, 2019

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined a delegation of 10 other Secretaries of State to visit Israel with the American Jewish Committee’s Project Interchange. The program featured in-depth discussions on cybersecurity policies and practices at the state, local, and federal level as it relates to business services, election administration, and records management. The weeklong education seminar aimed to enhance the U.S.-Israel relations at the state level.

The visit provided state officials an opportunity to learn about Israel’s democracy, population, regional challenges, and economic and technological innovation. During the visit, the group met with influential figures across the political and social spectrum, leaders of Israel’s minority communities, and business leaders. The delegation participated in comprehensive discussions with top leaders of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, focusing on collaboration between government, academia, and the private sector. They also visited Tel Aviv, Haifa, Israel’s northern and southern borders, and Jerusalem. Additionally, the group met with Palestinian civic and business leaders in Ramallah.

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