Benjamin Netanyahu expressed appreciation for U.S. support for Israel's security, especially against the Iron Dome short-range rockets and mortars defense system, according to a White House statement. The two leaders agreed to continue to exchange thoughts in dealing with security issues, the statement said.
Iron Dome, an Israeli-made system built to intercept incoming rockets, shooting down eight short-range rockets fired by militants into Israel during the escalation of violence along the Israel-Gaza border in April.