Whether Likud or Labor, more than a few Israeli prime ministers have been stung by the barbs of a “frustrated” White House.

On March 18, 1975, the US undertook a “reassessment” of its relationship with Israel, creating enormous tension between the executive branch and the Israeli government.

“Communication means that we have to listen, not to come with the attitude that we know everything. There needs to be real dialogue.” – Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, leading scholar, educator and social activist.

On October 26, 1994, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and King Hussein of Jordan signed a peace treaty at the Wadi Arava Border Crossing.

On Sept. 28, 1995, the Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement was signed by Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO leader Yasser Arafat at a White House ceremony.

This week in Israel's history, Operation Ezra and Nehemia, the evacuation of Iraq's Jews, began, and 76 US senators urged President Ford to stand with Israel.

This week in Israel's History: Arab rebellion breaks out in British Mandatory Palestine and Yitzhak Rabin leads a relief convoy into Jerusalem.

US Vice President Joe Biden reportedly told Jewish leaders that Israel – not the US – was the only guarantee for their safety. This was a real "wake-up call" to American Jews.