The wave of anti-Semitism in the USA: pro-Palestinian demonstrators waited for the Jews at the exit of the candle lighting ceremony and directed threats towards them: "We will kill all of you, occupiers."

Dozens of Israeli fans attended the game between Atlanta and Washington and cheered for Deni Avdija with chants of "Am Yisrael Chai" (The people of Israel live). At the end of the game, Avdija joined the fans in singing HaTikva while draped in an Israeli flag.

An agreement on environmental and climate issues was signed between Israel and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Among other things, the agreement focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Minister Idit Silman stated, "We aspire to cooperate with regional countries"