In a bold move, Chris Christie is heading to Israel and daring his fellow presidential candidates to follow suit. Christie made the announcement during a town hall event in New Hampshire, stating that he plans to meet with families of abducted civilians, members of the Israeli Defense Forces, and government officials during his trip. CNN was the first to report this development, although Christie’s campaign has not yet released the details of his itinerary.
Notably, Christie will be the first GOP presidential contender to visit Israel since the recent Hamas attacks on October 7th. His decision to make this trip stems from his dedication to advocating for Israel’s defense. Christie emphasized the importance of demonstrating leadership by physically showing his support for the nation.
During a recent debate, Christie expressed a firm stance on Israel’s security, urging the U.S. and Israel to collaborate to prevent future attacks from groups like Hamas. He also revealed that Israel’s foreign ministry extended an invitation for the visit, which he has been organizing over the past week. However, for security reasons, Christie refrained from disclosing specific details about his meetings during the trip.
