Upcoming Events
- Jun. 02, 2012 | 7:00 PM "Coffee": A Compilation of Short Films
- Jun. 03, 2012 Israel@64
- Jun. 04, 2012 | 7:00 PM Screening of Israeli film "Melting Away"
- Jun. 06, 2012 Yotam Silberstein Trio
About the Embassy
The Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C. acts as a liaison to strengthen the ties between the two governments and increase diplomatic relations.
- On Sunday, May 20th, the Israeli Defense and Armed Forces Attaché to the U...
- The Embassy of Israel welcomes the passage by the U.S. Senate of bill S.921...
- Following is an excerpt from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks at...
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Avigdor Liberman and...
- Israel: A Pioneer in LGBT Rights Remarks by Ambassador Michael B. Oren ...
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.
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."
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 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.
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.
Business & Trade
 Groupon Acquires Israeli CompanyThe highly successful social shopping company, Groupon, has entered the Israeli market by acquiring an Israeli start-up called Grouper. Groupon is set to pay the company approximately $8 million over ... Read more |
 Shai Agassi Presents a World Free of OilBetter Place Founder & CEO, Shai Agassi, recently outlined his vision for a future free of oil dependence in The Economist. Agassi argues that China and Israel are leading the ... Read more |
 Burberry Opens Flagship Store in IsraelOne of the world's top fashion brands, Burberry, has opened the doors to its new flagship store in Israel. The three-story store will sell men's, women's, and children's clothing and ... Read more |
 US Fears Faster Iran Nuclear ProgressUS officials are worried Iran could use new technology in coming months that would shorten the time needed to reach nuclear weapon status and reduce the scope for diplomacy, the ... Read more |
 Iranian 'Daily Show' Finds Audience, EneA 'Daily Show'-type satire has found an audience in Iran, and a big enemy, the Washington Post reported. A couple of irreverent expats in Washington have captivated Iranians with a show ... Read more |
 Iran Training Afghan InsurgentsOver the past year, military officials have uncovered evidence of Iran training Afghan insurgents to make less detectable bombs out of plastic and supplying them with automatic rifles and other ... Read more |
Israel to Invest NIS 2B in Alternative FAt this week's Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announce a new NIS 2 Billion initiative to develop alternative fuels, calling it a "national goal of the highest importance." Here are ... Read more |
 Motorized Bikes as Best Urban SolutionElectric bicycles are becoming astonishingly popular around the world. The reasons: the cost of fuel, the cost of buying and maintaining a vehicle, congestion on the roads and concern for ... Read more |
 Israel's 1st Biennial Homeland SecurityIsrael will be hosting its first biennial Homeland Security Convention, which will be held this year from October 31st to November 3rd, 2010 in Tel Aviv. Government and industry are coming ... Read more |
