Democratic Presidential Hopeful Barack Obama plans to travel to Israel, among other places, this summer. “Israel is a strong and close ally of the United States, facing serious threats from Gaza to Teheran,” a statement by Obama regarding the trip said.
Obama will also visit Jordan, France, Britain and Germany on the trip. "This trip will be an important opportunity for me to assess the situation in countries that are critical to American national security, and to consult with some of our closest friends and allies about the common challenges we face," Obama said in the statement released by the campaign.
Obama will also visit Jordan, France, Britain and Germany on the trip. "This trip will be an important opportunity for me to assess the situation in countries that are critical to American national security, and to consult with some of our closest friends and allies about the common challenges we face," Obama said in the statement released by the campaign.