Israeli ambassador : Barack Obama makes first trip to Israel as president . Dan Oren says trip will reinforce Israel 's legitimacy and reassure the nation . Obama will inspect anti - missile battery and visit grave of victims of Zionism , he says . The only anti-missile system in history to succeed in combat , Iron Dome saved lives and avoided war , affording the Israeli government the precious time needed to negotiate a cease-fire . Israel : Israel will demonstrate its appreciation for U.S. support for its peace and security .
Israeli ambassador : Barack Obama makes first trip to Israel as president . Dan Oren says trip will reinforce Israel 's legitimacy and reassure the nation . Obama will inspect anti - missile battery and visit grave of victims of Zionism , he says . Israel : Israel will demonstrate its appreciation for U.S. support for its peace and security .