Overview

• Republican Pennsylvania Senate hopeful David McCormick is currently in Israel, where he has met with leaders of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
• McCormick's visit comes amid an ongoing war between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas.
• The Senate hopeful is also expected to meet with the families of hostages and other Israeli leaders during his trip.
• McCormick, who lost the Republican primary for the Senate in 2022, is expected to be the Republican nominee in 2024 and is hoping to beat incumbent Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) in November.
• McCormick has criticized Casey and President Joe Biden for 'weakening the United States's position on the global stage.'