US presidential hopefuls to attend conference in Israel
Unspecified list of candidates to gather in Jerusalem early next month to discuss ‘economic, foreign, defense and cultural policy’

A number of American presidential hopefuls are expected to visit Israel next month for a conference on foreign and defense policy.

Organizers say that several candidates have already confirmed their participation, while others are currently considering coming to Israel in person or participating via videoconference, but refused to provide any specifics.

The First Presidential Candidates’ Forum Abroad, to be held in Jerusalem on November 3-4, will focus on “economic, foreign, defense and cultural policy,” according to a press release.

All candidates from both sides of the aisle have been invited, but since the event is organized by politically conservative groups it is expected that mostly Republicans will appear.

The conference aims to provide the presidential candidates with an international platform to discuss the future of US foreign policy, US-Israel relations, threats to religious freedom and the “common civilization” based on the rule of law and economic freedom, according to organizers.

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