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Consulate General of Israel – Los Angeles 
The Consulate General of Israel is the official representation of the State of Israel to the American Southwest.
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Castle Builders cooks up a book for DreamWorks
Israeli creative company is behind an interactive digital cookbook coming out with the release of Kung Fu Panda 2. Read More »
Restitution for Holocaust Victims’ Assets Launches Campaign to Locate Heirs in North America
The Restitution of Holocaust Victims’ Assets has launched a campaign across North America designed to inform Jewish communities of unclaimed assets in Israel invested over seventy years ago. Read More »
Raising fish in a barrel
An Israeli innovation for raising seafood anywhere – including the desert – could be the answer to the world’s growing problem of over fishing and water shortages. Read More »
Festival to light up Jerusalem
Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected in Jerusalem’s Old City from June 15-22 for an ambitious event bathing the ancient area in lighted artworks. Read More »
Remembering Six Days in 1967Remembering Six Days in 1967
By Michael Oren The anniversary of Israel’s Six-Day War is a reminder why it cannot return to armistice borders. On the anniversary of the Six Day War in 1967, Ambassador Michael Oren writes in Foreign Policy magazine. Read More »
Lending a Hand, Changing the World – 50 Years to Mt. Carmel Center (Video)
The Golda Meir Mount Carmel International Training Center (MCTC), founded by MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Read More »
Jerusalem: 4000 Years in 5 Minutes
Today is Yom Yerushalayim, or Jerusalem Day, commemorating the reunification of Jerusalem and the establishment of Israeli sovereignty over the Old City in June 1967. Here is a video taking us on a virtual historial tour – Jerusalem: 4000 Years in 5 Minutes. Read More »
Sniffing out disease
A nano ‘nose’ developed by an Israeli professor can detect and classify cancer, kidney disease and other serious ailments just by analyzing breath samples. Read More »
Cabinet marks Jerusalem Day
The Cabinet convened at the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem, marking 44 years since the unification of the city. Read More »
Official YouTube Channel of the State of Israel
Official YouTube Channel of the State of Israel, dedicated to promoting diplomatic relations, economic growth and friendship between the State of Israel and the world. Please subscribe for updates . Read More »
Team Space Israel aims for the moon
A trio of Israeli engineers hopes to get its robot to the moon first, and win a $30 million prize – all in the name of showing schoolchildren that science is fun. Read More »
VIDEO: PM Netanyahu Speaks to Joint Meeting of Congress
On Tuesday, May 24, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress. You can listen to his entire speech here. Read More »
PM Netanyahu addresses the AIPAC Policy Conference 2011
In the Congress tomorrow, I will talk about the great convulsion taking place in the Middle East and the dangers of a nuclear-armed Iran. I will also outline a vision for a secure Israeli-Palestinian peace. Read More »
PM Netanyahu Responds to US President Obama’s Remarks at the AIPAC Policy Conference
22/05/2011 - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today expressed his appreciation for US President Barack Obama’s remarks at the AIPAC Policy Conference . Read More »
Remarks by President Obama and PM Netanyahu after meeting
Netanyahu: While Israel is prepared to make generous compromises for peace, it cannot go back to the 1967 lines – because these lines are indefensible. Read More »
Learning from the “Jewish Spring”
By Danny Ayalon The reestablishment of Jewish sovereignty in Israel could serve as an inspiration for the region. No other people survived such a long exile with their language, civilization, culture and attachment to homeland intact. Op-ed in HuffPost World . Read More »
JTA Op-Ed: Entebbe and bin Laden raids underscore U.S.-Israel alliance
By Michael Oren Nearly 35 years ago, on July 4, 1976, the streets of America were aglow. The nation was celebrating the bicentennial — the 200th anniversary of its independence. In Israel, too, the streets were radiant. Read More »
Welcome to Israel’s summer festival season
Once the winter rains end, Israel’s cities come alive with festivals showcasing everything from opera and puppets to beer and kites. Read More »
15th annual CleanTech Expo to be held in Tel Aviv
The 15th annual CleanTech Expo in July will highlight Israel’s solutions for the energy and water needs of Brazil, Russia, India and China. Solar energy companies like Israel’s Brightsource, attract a great deal of international attention. Read More »
Middle East peace: The wrong pact
Unity between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas is a devastating blow to peace. By Michael Oren Read More »
63rd Independence Day of the State of Israel
On Tuesday, May 10 the Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles proudly hosted a celebration in honor of the 63rd Independence Day of the State of Israel. Read More »
Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut live
President Shimon Peres will host Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Ehud Barak, and IDF Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen Benny Gantz for the annual Independence Day Celebration at Beit HaNassi. Read More »
Israel Independence Day Greetings From President Peres
Greetings from the President of the State of Israel to the Jewish Communities in the Diaspora on the occasion of Israel’s 63rd Independence Day. Read More »
Yom Hazikaron Commemoration Service
You are invited to participate in the Yom Hazikaron Commemoration Service. Read More »
Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2011
Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day (Yom Hashoah in Hebrew) is a national day of commemoration in Israel, on which the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust are memorialized. Read More »
Taking the extreme approach to Israel
Want to mountain-bike through the Negev at moonlight? Rappel down Black Canyon? Spelunk in Mount Sedom? Name the extreme sport and Israel has it. Photo: A long way down: parachutists get a birds-eye view of the country’s coastline. Read More »
Deaf-blind theater troupe touches audiences
Though they cannot hear or speak, the Israeli actors in Nalaga’at stage full-length, professional performances – the only shows like this in the world. Read More »
Michael Oren: The Ultimate Ally
What is the definition of an American ally? On an ideological level, an ally is a country that shares America’s values, reflects its founding spirit, and resonates with its people’s beliefs. Tactically, an ally stands with the United States through multiple conflicts and promotes its global vision. Read More »
Israel Embraces Tablets and E-readers for Public Diplomacy
Today, as communication technologies change the way people get their information, the tools that governments use to engage with the public must adapt as well. Read More »
Giving peace a fighting chance
When children from northern Arab and Jewish Israeli villages get together for martial arts, they are really building relationships. Read More »
Holy Week for Christians centers on Jerusalem
Thousands of Christian tourists are expected to join Israel’s resident Christians for events commemorating the final days in the life of Jesus. Church of St. Read More »
Ido Tadmor: Dancing on the Dead Sea
Israeli dancer and TV personality Ido Tadmor is using his talents to promote the mineral-rich sea as a new natural wonder of the world. Read More »
Yes, they can: Israeli call center employs the disabled
A unique business empowers people with a range of disabilities to succeed in the workplace that traditionally shunned them. Call Yachol is a one-of-a-kind Israeli call center employing 180 Jewish and Arab disabled adults. In Hebrew, the name means “Everyone Can. Read More »
Running the Jerusalem Marathon
More than 10,000 runners took a scenic route through Israel’s capital city for its first official full marathon. Read More »
A Palestinian ‘gift’ for Passover – Official Palestinian promotion of terrorism
The Palestinian Authority has just honored the terrorist mastermind responsible for the ‘Passover Massacre’ which claimed the lives of 30 innocent Israeli citizens attending the traditional Passover meal at Netanya’s Park Hotel on March 27, 2002. Read More »
Peace tastes great
Four Israeli master chefs from different ethnic and religious backgrounds cook up a variety of ways to make beautiful cuisine together. Read More »
YouTube World View interview with PM Benjamin Netanyahu
In the footsteps of President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron, Benjamin Netanyahu participated in YouTube’s World View Project on a live broadcast, answering questions submitted by users in nearly 90 countries from all over the world. Read More »
President Peres meets with US leaders in Washington D.C.
On a three-day visit to the US capital, President Shimon Peres met with US President Obama, Secretary Clinton and House leaders. (Photo: GPO) President Peres meets with US President Obama in the White House. Read More »
Two injured in anti-tank missile attack on school bus
An anti-tank missile fired at a clearly marked yellow school bus driving near the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council has wounded two people. One of the wounded, a 16-year old school-boy, is in critical condition. Read More »
No wires: The power is in the mat
Millions already use Israeli startup Powermat’s wireless charging system. Soon it will be embedded in airport and office furniture, the Chevy Volt and kitchen appliances. Read More »
A little Israeli heart goes a long way in Africa
Israeli companies SolarEdge, Netafim and Interdan put the power behind Jewish Heart for Africa, which works to make a brighter future for Africa’s impoverished children. Photo: Jewish Heart for Africa’s Sivan Ya’ari bringing relief to African children. Read More »
Behind the Headlines: The Goldstone Report refuted – by Goldstone himself
Justice Goldstone published an article of great consequence in the Washington Post which describes how events since the report was issued have led him to change his analysis of crucial portions of the original report. Read More »
Ambassador Oren Op – Ed: What If Gadhafi Had Gone Nuclear?
By MICHAEL OREN - The Libya experience highlights the risk of letting dangerous regimes—like Iran’s—gain the world’s most powerful weapons. Read More »
A Red Herring for Israel’s SolarEdge
Already installed in 150 countries, Red Herring magazine honors Israeli company that can squeeze more power out of the sun. Read More »
Israel under fire – escalation in rocket and mortar attacks from Gaza
The current escalation began on March 19 when exceptional barrages of over 50 120mm-mortar shells targeted villages in the western Negev. Read More »
Israel sends aid to Japan
Israel is the one of the first states to send a medical team to Japan along with 18 tons of essential items were flown to Japan. Read More »
After Her Death, Elizabeth Taylor’s Connection With Israel Is Revealed
On Wednesday, the world lost one of its greatest stars as Elizabeth Taylor passed away at the age of 79. While she will go down in the history books as an Oscar winner and remembered in her iconic role as Cleopatra, her connection to the State of Israel played a significant role throughout her life. Read More »
Israeli Opera Festival in June
Some of Jerusalem’s most storied venues will come alive with music during the Israeli Opera Festival in June. Read More »
Interview with PM Netanyahu on CNN – Piers Morgan Tonight
The change in the Middle East didn’t begin in Tunisia. It began in Tehran a year and a half ago. Read More »
Israel’s ‘good science’ yields cancer clue and major award
Tel Aviv professor Yosef Shiloh’s study of an uncommon genetic disease unlocks a mystery behind cellular DNA damage, an important link to cancer. Yosef Shiloh is the first Israeli scientist to win the prestigious American Association for Cancer Research G.H.A. Clowes Memorial Award. Read More »
Seeing eye to eye in the Maldives
Israel and the Maldives may not have diplomatic relations, but Israeli surgeons took part in a vital mission to the island nation to operate on patients with eye problems. Four senior eye doctors from Israel treated 300 patients in a unique traveling operating room developed specifically for the Eye from Zion missions. Read More »
Haitian double amputee returns from Israel with new legs
Sounlove Zamor, a 20-year old Hatian woman, lost both of her legs in the devastating earthquake of 2010. Israel was a rapid first responder during the country’s time of need and it is continuing to help Hatians who were impacted by the quake. Read More »
BIRD Foundation, business matchmaker – Israel – U.S
An Israeli-United States effort is tops in technology alliances between the two countries, generating billions in sales from its beginnings. Read More »
Saving Lake Victoria from drowning
A new Israeli-German initiative offers hope of rehabilitating North Africa’s major water source, to the relief of millions who depend on its waters and wildlife. Read More »
An Israeli answer to dyslexia
AgileEye, an Internet-based passive training program, promotes better teamwork between the brain and the eyes to boost reading aptitude. Read More »
Fogel family stabbed to death in Itamar
At least one terrorist infiltrated the West Bank settlement of Itamar, southeast of Nablus, late Friday night (11 March) and stabbed to death Udi (36) and Ruth (35) Fogel, and their children Yoav, 11, Elad, 4, and 3-month-old Hadas. Read More »
The Tehran Globetrotters: Running Out the Clock on Iran’s Nuclear Game
In a blog post on the Huffington Post, Consul General of Israel, Jacob Dayan, explains that in the midst of the current turmoil in the Middle East we must stay focused on the imminent threat posed by Iran. Read More »
Bringing Israeli Arabs into high-tech
President Shimon Peres aims to introduce Israel’s Arabs into the country’s lucrative high-tech sector with a new program to channel the best and brightest into the industry. photo: IBM Petah Tikvah. IBM is one of the high-tech companies taking part in the new scheme by President Shimon Peres. Read More »
Chilean miners find spirit and solace in Israel
Pilgrimage of Thanks participants: ‘The God who rescued us from the bowels of the earth is the God who brought us here’. (Photo: Sasson Tiram)The Chilean miners at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Read More »
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