Sandy Springs Mayor to Present Report on Israel Working Trip July 8

Sandy Springs, GA (July 2, 2024) — City of Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul joined mayors from 12 other cities for a working trip to Israel in June. On July 8, Mayor Paul will recount his impactful 10 days, sharing pictures and conversations he had and his assessment of the trip. The presentation is open to the public and will include a discussion following his report.

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Designed to expose the group to the recent Hamas attacks and to equip them to counter the rise of antisemitism in their communities at home, the visit included meetings with city leaders of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Sederot, Ofakim, and Modiin Maccabim-Reut. The delegation also visited Kibbutz Be'eri and the site of the Nova Festival and met with survivors and family members of the victims of the October 7 Hamas attacks.

"This opportunity was eye-opening and what I experienced weighs on my heart," said Mayor Paul. "I had conversations with hostage families, ate dinner with the former mayor of Kfar Vrdem, one of our sister cities in Galilee, and listened as he recounted the challenges in the north. I feel it is important to share my experience and learnings with our community, and I look forward to the thoughtful discussion."