'With a vital spirit that has defined us, we will come together to recover again and again, and we will rebuild,' Herzog said.

"Gathering on Capitol Hill to celebrate 75 years of Israeli independence with our greatest partner and friend, the United States of America, my soul is overflowing with pride and joy," Herzog says.

'We are watching history unfold in front of our eyes, seeing where humankind can reach,' said Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

High-level visit comes in the wake of a drone and missile attack by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Israel's Gulf state ally.

Knesset members elected Isaac Herzog, who ran against Miriam Peretz, an Israel Prize laureate who lost two sons during their IDF service.

Meet Rivka Ravitz - a 39 year old ultra-orthodox mother of 11 who is destroying stereotypes as a powerful force behind Israel's President Reuven Rivlin.

Meet Rivka Ravitz - a 39 year old ultra-orthodox mother of 11 kids who is destroying stereotypes as a powerful force behind Israel's President Rivlin. She's a renaissance woman also running a family of 13!

Meet Rivka Ravitz - a 39 year old ultra-orthodox mother of 11 who is destroying stereotypes as a powerful force behind Israel's President Reuven Rivlin.

Meet Rivka Ravitz - a 39 year old ultra-orthodox mother of 11 who is destroying stereotypes as a powerful force behind Israel's President Reuven Rivlin.

Tens of thousands packed Rabin Square in Tel Aviv for a unity concert, prayer and show of support for the families of three teenagers kidnapped by Hamas.