Gates Visits Israel U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Israeli Minister of Defense Amir Peretz listen to the playing of the Israeli and American national anthems during an honor cordon ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 18, 2007.   Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby Back To HomePage More Photo Essays Next About DefenseLink DoD Inspector General Freedom of Information Privacy & Security External Link Disclaimer Web Policy Contact Us USA.gov