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Ain’t no coincidence Kirk gets assassinated during this time!

=+The "250" refers to a bipartisan delegation of 250 U.S. state legislators (not federal members of Congress) currently visiting Israel as part of the "50 States, One Israel" initiative. This is described as the largest-ever single group of American elected officials to visit the country. Organized by Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Israeli Consulate General, the trip began around September 8-13, 2025, and is scheduled to run through approximately September 18, 2025==. It includes five legislators from each of the 50 U.S. states, representing both Republicans and Democrats, with the goal of strengthening U.S.-Israel ties, touring key sites (such as the Gaza border region, Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, and Jerusalem), planting trees, and discussing topics like security challenges, economic innovation, combating antisemitism, and countering the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The delegation's costs for transit, lodging, and meals are covered by the Israeli government, subject to state ethics approvals.

On September 15, 2025, the group attended a high-profile opening event in Jerusalem, where they met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. Netanyahu thanked them for their support, emphasizing shared values and bipartisan solidarity, while Sa'ar urged them to pass or strengthen anti-BDS legislation in their home states to combat efforts to delegitimize Israel. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana also addressed the group and performed with an Israeli rock band. The event included a group photo outside the Knesset and a serenade of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by American lawmakers, which has sparked some online speculation and memes but appears to be a lighthearted or symbolic gesture tied to themes of hope and unity.

### Who Are They Specifically?

A comprehensive, official public list of all 250 participants has not been released by the organizers or in major news reports as of September 15, 2025—likely due to the event's scale and privacy considerations for state-level officials. However, based on announcements from individual states, ethics disclosures, social media posts by attendees, and media coverage, here are some confirmed or reported members (this is not exhaustive, as more may emerge during the trip):

Oregon: David Gomberg (Democrat, State Representative) – Participated as part of the bipartisan group; his involvement was disclosed in a state legislative ethics filing.
South Carolina: Annie E. McDaniel (Democrat, State Representative) – Addressed the full delegation during the Knesset session on September 15.
Mississippi: Jeremy England (Republican, State Senator) – Announced his arrival and participation via social media, representing the state's contingent.
New York: Anil Beephan (Republican, State Assemblyman) – Publicly stated his involvement in the delegation and shared updates from the trip.

Additional details suggest the group includes a mix of state senators, assembly members, and representatives, with roughly equal partisan balance to maintain bipartisanship. For example, the Oregon invitation explicitly targeted "senior state legislators" from both parties. If a full roster becomes available (e.g., via the Israeli Foreign Ministry or U.S. state disclosures), it would likely be published on official government sites or in follow-up reports.The event is part of a broader Israeli campaign to host over 400 such delegations involving 5,000+ participants by the end of 2025 to promote Israel's narrative internationally.

This trip has generated mixed reactions online, with some praising the U.S.-Israel alliance and others criticizing it as excessive foreign influence or poorly timed amid U.S. domestic issues and the ongoing Gaza conflict. If you're seeking details on participants from a specific state or more updates, let me know for a deeper search!