Hello John,
Governor Doug Ducey’s trip to Israel has come to a close, but Arizona’s relationship with the "Start Up Nation" will only continue to grow.

Over five busy days, the governor focused on issues of importance to Arizona’s growing economy ([link removed]) : aerospace and defense, border security and technology ([link removed]) . The governor's third trip to Israel also included meetings with government officials and visits to heritage sites. Throughout, he emphasized the strong collaboration and support ([link removed]) between Arizona and Israel.

Check out highlights from the trip below.

Strengthening Ties

Governor Ducey met with trade and state officials, including Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ([link removed]) , President Isaac Herzog ([link removed]) and former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ([link removed]) . Focused on growing Arizona and Israel’s bilateral trade, the governor also met with representatives from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs ([link removed]) .
Governor Ducey with Ambassador David Roet and Consul General Hillel Newman

Enhancing Partnerships

Arizona and Israel are united by innovation with shared strengths ([link removed]) in aerospace ([link removed]) and defense ([link removed]) , technology ([link removed]) and manufacturing ([link removed]) . Governor Ducey met with several of these industry leaders ([link removed]) while in Israel, sharing Arizona’s advantages.

Honoring Fallen Heroes at the 9/11 Living Memorial

Governor Ducey, joined by Brigadier General Shawn Harris, Ambassadors Tom Nides and David Roet, commemorated Memorial Day ([link removed]) at the 9/11 Living Memorial ([link removed]) in Jerusalem. In a ceremony, the governor planted an olive tree ([link removed]) in remembrance of the fallen.
KKL-JNF Presents Governor Ducey with a Commemoration of the Olive Tree He Planted in Remembrance of Fallen Heroes

Governor Ducey Celebrates Jerusalem Day, Visits City of David

The governor met with Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion ([link removed]) on May 29, celebrating ([link removed]) the 55th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem ([link removed]) during the Six Day War in 1967. He toured the City of David ([link removed]) , where King David established Jerusalem as the capital over 3,000 years ago.
Governor Ducey Watches Jerusalem Day Celebrations in the Western Wall Plaza

Governor Ducey Receives Defender of Israel Recognition

The Menachem Begin Center honored ([link removed]) Governor Ducey with the Defender of Israel award, recognizing his leadership and Arizona’s strong defense and support of Israel.
Tamar Darmon of the Menachem Begin Center Presents Governor Ducey with the "Defender of Israel" Award

Biblical Heritage Sites

A “profound experience” is what the governor called his visits to Israel’s important biblical heritage sites. He walked down ([link removed]) the Via Dolorosa and visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, prayed at the Western Wall ([link removed]) , saw the final resting place of Abraham at the Tomb of the Patriarchs ([link removed]) , and toured the Church of Annunciation ([link removed]) in Nazareth.
Governor Ducey Visits the Church of the Holy Sepulchre After Walking the Via Dolorosa

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