Fiorina campaign manager Marty Wilson says the former Hewlett-Packard chief executive wants to be informed and updated on what's happening in the Middle East.
The Republican Jewish Coalition is paying for the four-day trip, which begins after Fiorina's first debate with Sen. Barbara Boxer.
Boxer, who is Jewish, has strong support among pro-Israel groups.
Before the primary, Fiorina criticized her GOP opponent Tom Campbell for opposing increased economic aid to Israel while he served in Congress." (source)