Hertz Israel

Car rental company Hertz has been selected to provide the vehicles and drivers for President George Bush's first visit to Israel which is taking place this week.

The company is said to be supplying dozens of cars for the full Presidential entourage to include diplomats, aides and security teams.

Hertz Israel is owned by Meir, Israeli importers of cars including Volvo and Jaguar and the company is pleased to have been chosen by the White House.

"We are delighted to be the choice car rental agency for President Bush’s first visit to Israel," said Hertz spokesman Ariel Tuval. "We hope that he and everyone traveling with him will enjoy a wonderful tour of the country.”