Overheard: In Israel, Obama Takes a Break From Charm Offensive By Emily Cahn Posted March 20, 2013 at 12:15pm Facebook Twitter Email Reddit “It’s good to get away from Congress.” – President Barack Obama to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after touching down in Tel Aviv for a four-day trip to the Middle East. Recent Stories Appeals court backs Trump control of National Guard in LA, for now Photos of the week | June 13-19, 2025 American businesses need a stable and competitive tax rate Fact-checking Trump, Gabbard comments on Iran nuclear capability Senate GOP mulls shielding rural hospitals from Medicaid cuts DHS tightens protocol for lawmaker visits to immigration facilities