Idaho legislators participate in 50 States One Israel conference paid for by Israeli government

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This story was first published in the Idaho Capital SunFive Idaho legislators participated in a bipartisan conference for American state legislators this week that took place in and was sponsored by Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Boise State Public Radio first reported Wednesday that Idaho legislators were among 250 state legislators from across the United States who visited Israel to participate in the 50 States, One Israel conference. The Idaho state legislators’ visit occurred amid the ongoing Gaza war as Israel sent ground troops and tanks into Gaza City. As a Democrat in the political minority in Idaho, Rubel said she often has to meet with and work with people she disagrees with. Rajbhandari said he has called on all Idaho legislators who participated in the Israel trip to resign.