Two Oregon lawmakers are among 250 state legislators across the U.S. that visited Israel last week on a trip sponsored by the Israeli government. Israel hosted Rep. David Gomberg, D-Otis and Rep. Emily McIntire, R-Eagle Point, on a trip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as the largest-ever bipartisan delegation of American lawmakers to visit. The Consulate General of Israel, calling the trip “50 States, One Israel,” is covering the lawmakers’ cost of air travel, lodging, ground transportation and meals between Sept. 13 and Sept. 18. McIntire said in an email from Israel that traveling to the country has always been a dream for her, and the trip has only solidified her support for Israel. Israel wants and desires peace, but for them, there is no peace if Hamas exists,” McIntire said.