{"id":2089753,"date":"2023-11-03T23:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T03:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-gov-greg-abbott-travels-to-israel-to-reaffirm-support-for-the-middle-eastern-nation\/"},"modified":"2023-11-03T23:15:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T03:15:20","slug":"texas-gov-greg-abbott-travels-to-israel-to-reaffirm-support-for-the-middle-eastern-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-gov-greg-abbott-travels-to-israel-to-reaffirm-support-for-the-middle-eastern-nation\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visits Israel to reinforce support."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftexas-gov-greg-abbott-travels-to-israel-to-reaffirm-support-for-the-middle-eastern-nation%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2089753&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Texas Governor Greg Abbott Reaffirms Support for Israel During Visit<\/h2>\n<p>Texas Governor \u2062Greg\u2062 Abbott embarked\u200d on an overnight journey to \u2062Israel, arriving on Thursday to show unwavering support \u2064for the Middle Eastern nation and its people.<\/p>\n<p>Joined by Oklahoma\u200b Governor Kevin Stitt,\u200c Gov. Abbott had the privilege of meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. This marks Gov. Abbott&#8217;s third visit \u200bto Israel since assuming office in 2015.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;There is a deep, enduring bond between Texas and \u200dIsrael, with the blessings of freedom and burdens of vigilance embedded in the \u200chistories of both our people,&#8221; Gov. Abbott expressed in a statement.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The trip comes\u2063 at a critical time, as more than \u200b1,400 Israelis, including innocent children, have lost their\u2064 lives and over 4,500 have been injured due to the brutal terrorist \u200cgroup Hamas&#8217; surprise attack\u2062 on a music festival on October 7.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Unfortunately,\u200c freedom in Israel has never been\u2064 more threatened than it is right now, and the people of Israel are fiercely fighting to defend it. During this trip, I hope to gain a deeper understanding of\u2062 this horrific war \u2062and explore ways in which Texas\u200d can continue \u2063to support \u200dIsrael in their battle against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-on-decertifying-pro-hamas-student-groups-this-is-a-material-support-to-terrorism-issue\/\" title=\"DeSantis: Decertifying Pro-Hamas Student Groups is a Terrorism Support Matter.\">brutal terrorist organizations<\/a> like Hamas,&#8221; Gov. Abbott emphasized.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The Israel Consulate&#8217;s office in Houston, Texas, collaborated with the\u200b governors&#8217; offices to\u2064 coordinate this visit, as confirmed by Humberto Cruz, the consulate&#8217;s academic affairs coordinator. The two \u2062Republican governors\u200c are expected to spend approximately 12 hours in Israel.<\/p>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/i-will-not-apologize-cbc-president-defends-coverage-of-israel-hamas-conflict-before-house-committee-5521828?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">&#8216;I Will Not Apologize&#8217;: CBC President Defends Coverage of Israel-Hamas Conflict \u200cBefore House\u200c Committee<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>11\/2\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/bidens-approval-ratings-tank-amid-hamas-israel-war-5521878?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Biden&#8217;s Approval Ratings Tank \u200bAmid Hamas-Israel War<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>11\/2\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;It was an honor to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem today. I am here in Israel to reaffirm Texas&#8217; unwavering support as the Israeli \u2064people defend their nation against Hamas&#8217; \u2062heinous acts of war,&#8221; Gov. Abbott shared on X.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (left), Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (middle), and Israeli Prime Minister (right)\u2063 Benjamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem, on Nov. \u20622,\u2064 2023. (Courtesy Office of Gov. Greg Abbott)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m in Israel \u2062with Governor\u200c Abbott to show our support and discuss partnership with the Jewish people \u200bas they rebuild. Prime Minister\u200c Netanyahu, Oklahomans are with you,&#8221; Gov. Stitt expressed on X.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>During their solidarity mission, the governors had the opportunity to meet with various\u200c Israeli officials, as well as victims and\u2063 families affected by the war.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Today, I visited with families displaced by Hamas&#8217; acts of war\u200c in Jerusalem. Despite\u200c the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the resilience of the Israeli people shines through. Texas is proud to stand with them,&#8221; Gov. Abbott shared on X.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Texas Gov. Greg Abbott met with\u2064 victims and families impacted by the\u2063 Israel-Hamas war during his trip to Israel,\u2063 on Nov. 2, 2023. \u200c(Courtesy Office of Gov. Greg Abbott)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h3>Actions Taken in Texas<\/h3>\n<p>Gov. Abbott\u2063 has implemented several \u2062measures to enhance security and \u200dcombat antisemitism across the \u200cstate following the terrorist\u2064 attack on innocent civilians in Israel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>For nearly a week after the\u200b initial attack, the governor ordered all <a href=\"https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/news\/post\/governor-abbott-orders-texas-flags-lowered-to-half-staff-in-honor-of-lives-lost-amid-act-of-war-in-israel#:~:text=Governor%20Greg%20Abbott%20today%20ordered,by%20the%20terrorist%20organization%20Hamas.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas flags<\/a> to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the lives lost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>On \u2064October 9, Gov. Abbott issued an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-governor-signs-executive-order-requiring-mass-replacement-of-gas-powered-lawn-equipment\/\" title=\"Governor mandates mass replacement of gas-powered lawn equipment.\">executive \u2064order directing<\/a> all state agencies not to \u200dpurchase goods produced or exported from the Gaza Strip or\u2064 from any organization affiliated with Hamas. (<a href=\"https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/uploads\/files\/press\/EO-GA-43_products_from_the_Gaza_Strip_IMAGE_10-09-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pdf<\/a>) Additionally, he allocated an extra $4 million \u200bin funding from the Public Safety Office to enhance security at Jewish organizations, including synagogues and schools throughout the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The State of Texas condemns these heinous\u2062 acts of violence against Israel\u2062 and its people by ruthless terrorists, and we stand ready to offer our complete\u2062 support to the Israeli and \u2062Jewish communities,&#8221; Gov. Abbott stated in a <a href=\"https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/es\/news\/post\/governor-abbott-vows-unwavering-support-for-israel-amid-act-of-war\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>Who is the Texas governor 2023?<\/h2>\n<p><span>Governor Abbott Invites Texas\u2064 Veterans \u200dTo 2023 Statewide Hiring Fair. Office of the Texas\u2064 Governor. Greg Abbott. Ss=&#8221;post-figure&#8221;><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Texas Governor \u200dGreg Abbott (left) and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (right) meet with Israeli \u200dofficials in Jerusalem, on Nov. \u20632,\u2064 2023. \u2062(Courtesy Office of Gov. Greg Abbott)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The governors&#8217; visit also included discussions on potential areas\u200b of \u200dcollaboration and mutual benefit between Israel and the\u200b states of Texas and Oklahoma. Topics addressed ranged from technology and\u200c innovation to energy and agriculture.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Israel has long been\u2064 a global leader in technology and innovation, and there are tremendous \u200dopportunities for Texas to strengthen our ties in these fields. We hope to\u2062 explore partnerships that will bring mutual economic growth and prosperity for both Israel and Texas,&#8221; Gov. Abbott\u2063 explained.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The Israel-Texas partnership has already borne fruit in the \u2063past, with Israeli companies\u200c investing\u200c heavily in the Texas \u2064economy. According\u2063 to the\u2062 Texas-Israeli Trade Alliance, Israeli businesses have created over 9,000 jobs in Texas, with a direct \u200beconomic impact of $7 billion.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Texas and Israel\u200d share common values and a commitment to freedom, \u200cdemocracy, and innovation. This visit\u2063 allows\u2063 us to not only reaffirm\u2063 our unwavering support for \u200dIsrael but also \u2064explore areas \u2062where our two\u2063 regions can \u200ccollaborate and benefit\u2062 from each other&#8217;s strengths,&#8221; Gov. Abbott\u200d said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u200dvisit served as a platform for Governor\u2064 Abbott to reiterate his administration&#8217;s commitment to\u200c combating\u2063 anti-Semitism and discrimination, both domestically and internationally. As part\u200c of this effort, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-gov-greg-abbott-travels-to-israel-to-reaffirm-support-for-the-middle-eastern-nation\/\" title=\"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visits Israel to reinforce support.\">governor recently \u2062signed legislation<\/a> that prohibits the state of\u2064 Texas from contracting with companies that boycott Israel or engage in \u2063discriminatory practices against the country.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Texas stands\u200c firmly against \u2064anti-Semitism and discrimination\u200c in all\u200b its forms. We will not tolerate any efforts to marginalize or harm the Jewish people or the \u2063State of \u2062Israel. Our friendship with Israel \u200bis rooted in shared values\u200b and a deep respect for the \u200dcontributions made by the Jewish\u200b community here in Texas,&#8221; Gov. Abbott emphasized.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Governor Abbott&#8217;s visit to \u200dIsrael reinforces the strong bond between Texas and\u2064 Israel, \u2062\u200bhighlighting the mutual support \u2064and \u2062collaboration between the two. It sends a powerful message of solidarity to the Israeli people \u2064and reaffirms Texas&#8217;\u200c commitment \u200cto standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel\u200b in \u2063the face of adversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Texas Gov. Greg Abbott flew to Israel to reaffirm support for the nation. Alongside Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, he met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. 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