President Peres held a diplomatic-security working meeting with US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.

Dr. Margaret Chan came to Israel on a historic first visit by a WHO Director-General.

The discussions with FM Mammadyarov will focus on improving bilateral relations in the political, economic, energy, trade and cultural areas.

President Peres and PM Netanyahu sent their condolences to the victims and their families of the terrorist attack on the Boston marathon.

On Independence Day we look to the future with confidence. I believe in Israel's strength, its spirit, its capabilities.