[IMRA: While the United States continues to require Israeli citizens to go
through a visa application process, Israelis wishing to visit Russia can
simply board a plane with a valid Israeli passport.]

Israel to enter US Global Entry program

20 May 2012
FM Liberman and Secretary Napolitano signed a letter of intent that will
expedite clearance for Israeli citizens who frequently visit the United
States.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Avigdor Liberman met
in Jerusalem on Sunday, May 20, 2012 with US Secretary of Homeland Security
Janet Napolitano. After the meeting, Liberman and Napolitano signed a letter
of intent regarding Israel's entry into the US Global Entry program, that
will expedite clearance for Israeli citizens who frequently visit the United
States. In return, Israel will set up a special procedure to expedite
clearance for frequent American visitors upon arrival in Israel.

Following her meeting with Liberman, Secretary Napolitano met with President
Shimon Peres.