Mofaz heads to Washington for strategic talks with Rice

Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz headed to Washington on Sunday night for Israel's yearly strategic meeting with the United States. Mofaz will meet with Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice to discuss, in particular, the Iranian nuclear threat and policy with regards to Syria. Officials from the Foreign Ministry, Intelligence, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the Mossad will also be present. The delegation will pay a visit the Holocaust Museum in Washington during their stay.