This week began an official visit of the Minister of Transport and Intelligence Israel Kats to the United States.

As stated in the press release on this topic, during the visit Katz will represent the government of Israel at an event timed to the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the historic UN resolution of November 29, 1947 [The partition plan of Palestine, which allowed to create on a mandated British territory, after the departure of the British May 14, 1948, the Jewish and Arab states].

Katz will address a solemn ceremony in New York with the participation of US Vice President Mike Pens and dozens of ambassadors from around the world.

Later this week in Washington, Katz will meet with representatives of the US Congress. Also in the White House, Katz is scheduled to meet with special representative of US President Trump in the Middle East, Jason Grinblatt. The topic of discussion is the process of political settlement and regional initiatives.

During the meetings in Washington, Minister Yisrael Katz will seek to tighten sanctions against Hezbollah.