Congressman Robert Pittenger participated in a rigorous, fact-finding trip to Israel as part of his duties as Chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare.
Accompanied by Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Congressman Pittenger will attend private meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Shimon Peres, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. He will also meet with top religious leaders (Jewish, Muslim, and Christian) and visit hot spots including the Golan Heights. Congressman Pittenger is particularly interested in his meetings with Israeli security officials, who have extensive expertise in combating terrorism.