Politics & Government

Palm Desert's Congressman Raul Ruiz Headed to Israel for Educational Seminar

The seminar will be held at locations throughout Israel, including Jerusalem and Galilee.

Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, will participate in an educational seminar in Israel for members of Congress next week, his office announced Wednesday.

The seminar, scheduled for Aug. 5-11, will focus on foreign policy and national security issues affecting both Israel and the United States. The event will include discussions with members of the Knesset -- the Israeli legislature -- Israeli and U.S. government officials, military officers, Palestinian Authority representatives, academics and journalists, according to Ruiz's office.

The seminar will be held at locations throughout Israel, including Jerusalem and Galilee.

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