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The Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C. acts as a liaison to strengthen the ties between the two governments and increase diplomatic relations.

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Jerusalem: Tourism, culture and sports

Jerusalem was selected as one of the top 25 most sought after destinations in 2011 in a survey held by…

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Ron Shoshani Israeli Photographer Presents High-Gloss Tel Aviv

Ron Shoshani shows Tel Aviv in all its true beauty, revealing its landscape in aspects very different from traditional notions.

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Israel's Resilient Democracy: Op-Ed by Amb. Michael Oren

Ambassaor Oren: In the face of innumerable obstacles, Israeli democracy remains remarkable, resilient, and stable.

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Embassy Honors America's Wounded Warriors

On Sunday, May 20th, the Israeli Defense and Armed Forces Attaché to the United States, Major General Gadi Shamni and his wife, Hadas Shamni, hosted the second annual dinner honoring American wounded warriors from the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at the Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C. The U.S. soldiers were joined by their families and other officers of the Embassy's Defense Attaché office for a dinner honoring the wounded soldiers' military service.

MG Shamni thanked the brave soldiers for their service saying "you represent the very best of American society, who took responsibility and a heavy burden on your shoulders, by joining the US military to serve your country."

Senior U.S. officials attending the event included Former Deputy Secretary of Defense , Ambassador Paul Wolfowitz; National Director of the FIDF, Mrs. Nily Falic; Asst. Chairman of the JCS for NG Matters, MG Kelly McKeague; the wife of Commander, JIEDDO, Mrs. Linda Barbero and Board members of The Aleethia Foundation.

   

PM Netanyahu Comments on Upcoming Iran Nuclear Talks

Following is an excerpt from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks at a Civil Service Commission event on Monday, May 21, 2012:

"In recent weeks, I have heard those who have cast doubt on Iran's intentions.  They said that when Iran's leaders declare that they will wipe Israel off the map, they really mean something else in Persian.  It would be interesting to hear what they think of the Iranian Chief-of-Staff's remarks yesterday: 'Iran is committed to the complete destruction of Israel.'  This is clear and simple.  Iran's goals are clear.  It wants to annihilate Israel and is developing nuclear weapons to realize this goal.

Iran threatens Israel, peace and the entire world.  Against this malicious intention, the world's leading countries must show determination, not weakness.  They do not need to make concessions to Iran.  They need to set clear and unequivocal demands before it: Iran must halt all enrichment of nuclear material.  It must remove from its territory all nuclear material that has been enriched up until now and it must dismantle the underground nuclear facility in Qom.  Only thus will it be possible to ensure that Iran will not have a nuclear bomb.  This is Israel's position; it has not changed and it will not change."

   

Israel to Enter US Global Entry Program, Expediting Entry for Frequent Travelers

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Avigdor Liberman and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano signed a letter of intent in Jerusalem on Sunday, May 20, 2012 regarding Israel's entry into the U.S. Global Entry program, that will expedite clearance for Israeli citizens who frequently visit the United States. In return, Israel will set up a special procedure to expedite clearance for frequent American visitors upon arrival in Israel.

“This agreement is part of the United States' strong and enduring partnership with Israel, dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of both our countries,” said Secretary Napolitano. “Global Entry will expedite the customs and security process for trusted Israeli air travelers arriving in the United States, while maintaining the highest standards of security.”

Global Entry aims to ease the entry of foreign and American citizens to the US. Six countries are currently participating in the program - Britain, Holland, Qatar, Austria, New Zealand and Japan – and 330,000 persons  have registered.

 

   

Senator Kerry President Shimon Peres

Senator John Kerry to President Shimon Peres: "I can assure you and the people of Israel that President Obama is committed to preventing Iran from nuclear weapons."

Israeli President Shimon Peres met with Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee John Kerry, where the two discussed the latest developments in the Iranian nuclear issue, the changes in the Middle East and political relations between Israel and its neighbors and especially the peace process with the Palestinians.

In his introduction, President Peres said of his guest: "We must continue to work together on one with most countries to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Iran is a threat to the entire world and not only Israel." President Peres welcomed the President's commitment in preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. 

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MASHAV and USAID Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The Heads of MASHAV and of USAID signed in Washington, April 18, a Memorandum of Understanding to increase cooperation on food security to Africa, within the framework of USAID’s “Feed the Future” Initiative. The MOU allows for closer cooperation on the issue of food security in four countries: Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Rwanda.

Feed the Future strives to increase agricultural production and the incomes of both men and women in rural areas who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. MASHAV’s cooperation includes its proven agricultural expertise in applied agricultural research, irrigation and water technologies, and agricultural production in arid zones. Emphasis will be given to gender issues, training and human capacity building, and adaptation to climate change.

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Israel's 1st Biennial Homeland Security

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