PM Netanyahu: The president and I agreed to discuss three main issues: "first, Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons; second, the deteriorating situation in Syria; and third, the need to find a responsible way to advance the peace with the Palestinians."

"Iran's dangerous nuclear weapons program and its continued support of terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas not only endanger Israel but endanger the world."

runners from 52 countries around the world participated in the third annual Jerusalem marathon held on Friday.

The Israeli embassy in Washington hosted a launch of a new congressional grouping called the Hellenic-Israel Caucus, dedicated to improving Israeli-Greek-Cypriot ties.

Peres: "I disagree with the skepticism surrounding Hagel – I have no doubt of his deep commitment to Israel's security. I am sure that the new Secretary of Defense will continue the current administration's deep commitment to the State of Israel."

In an interview to USA Today, Ambassador Oren discusses President Obama's upcoming visit to Israel, Iran's nuclear program and the Israeli Palestinian relations.

In an interview to USA Today, Ambassador Oren discusses President Obama's upcoming visit to Israel, Iran's nuclear program and the Israeli Palestinian relations.

Thousands of Israelis celebrated Purim in a Tel Aviv Street Party.

Israel and the U.S. completed a successful flight test of the Arrow 3 interceptor missile. This is the first flight test of the Arrow 3 interceptor and was conducted at an Israeli test range over the Mediterranean Sea.

In recent years Israeli actors succeeded in getting in on some of the action in American movies. Here are 5 Israeli actors working in Hollywood.

This week The Atlantic wrote a piece detailing Ambassador Oren's wife, Sally Oren, and her connection to the Grateful Dead, Jefferson's Airplanes, Janis Joplin, and other psychedelic-rock stars of the 1960's.

Netanyahu: "I appreciate the tremendous support of the American people." Sen. Rubio: the Israeli-American relationship is one of the most important ones we have...our commitment to that partnership is bipartisan."

On Iran: Sanctions have taken a huge chunk out of the economy but haven't stopped nuclear program; On Peace Process: We call for immediate resumption of direct talks with the palestinians.

Iran's development of nuclear weapons will make the Middle East a nuclear tinderbox. It will change the world. Sanctions alone will not stop the nuclear program of Iran. They have to be coupled with a robust, credible military threat.

From Persian fallow deer to blind shrimp, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem is a world leader in conserving rare species.