NW Illinois News

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has completed her first day in Israel as part of the Midwest Delegation organized by the State of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation's itinerary included meetings with leaders from the Knesset and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as tours of significant sites in Jerusalem, such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa, and the Western Wall. They also visited the World Holocaust Remembrance Center.

McCombie has expressed her strong support for Israel and is planning to refile a resolution in remembrance of October 7th during the 104th General Assembly. Reflecting on her visit, she stated: “I am grateful to have the opportunity to be in Israel and show my unequivocal support at such a pivotal time. Over a year ago, Hamas terrorists initiated a deadly assault on Israel, slaughtering more than 1,200 men, women, and children and wounding thousands more. More than 250 people were taken hostage, several being American. I am eager to listen and learn from elected officials, government leaders, and community-based groups here to understand how the State of Illinois can be a stronger, truthful partner going forward.”