The Panel analyzes the speech President Obama delivered to the congregation of the Adas Israel Conservative synagogue in Washington, DC on Friday.

This week, Israelis mourned the dead, while paying tribute to the lives of the many soldiers killed in action, and civilians targeted by terrorists for being Jews. National grieving was immediately followed by a country-wide celebration of Independence Day, with fireworks and festivities only minimally marred by unseasonably chilly weather. We at Voice of Israel brought you the simultaneously heart-wrenching and inspiring stories of bereavement and heroism -- indelibly intertwined in the collective consciousness of the state, which turned 67 on Thursday. It was an appropriate occasion to tell our listeners about the establishment of VOI and its mission, described by co-founder and Middle East Division CEO Glen Ladau. In case you missed it, here is a highlight from his interview with "Israel Inspired" show hosts Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel.

This week, as Israelis prepared for and then commemorated Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day, anxiety was high in the country for additional reasons. The aftermath of the framework agreement between the P5+1 and Iran, including the discrepancy between the American and Iranian versions of it, and the passage of the US Senate bill giving Congress a greater say in any future deal, has taken center stage. So, too, has Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's negotiations with potential coalition partners to form the next government. Rumors of a secret meeting with Opposition leader Isaac Herzog have led to speculation that a national-unity government is in the works, as well as to questions about whether this might be connected in some way with confronting the Islamic Republic. Voice of Israel has been addressing these and other issues with customary depth. Here is a highlight from a program you may have missed, that discusses the possibility of rolling back the nuclear framework agreement.

VOI's Josh Hasten editorializes on the latest news involving Israel, ranting against J Street -- whose annual conference ends today -- for its response to the victory of PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party in last week's Knesset elections. He takes Peter Beinart to task for calling on American Jews to come to Israel and participate in Palestinian demonstrations -- and confront IDF soldiers.

It was an extremely exciting, yet anxiety-producing, week in the Holy Land, as Israelis took to the polls on Tuesday to elect the next Knesset. The fever-pitch campaign finally culminated in a surprise twist: a landslide victory for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. Here at VOI, we gave you live coverage of the hours leading up to and following the exit poll, as well as the aftermath of the actual vote count, with in-depth analysis and commentary from an array of in-house and external experts. Among them was Jerusalem Post Senior Contributing Editor Caroline Glick, author of "The Israeli Solution: A One-State Plan for Peace in the Middle East." In case you missed it, here is a highlight from her interview.

VOI's Dan Diker joins Ari Abramowitz in-studio to interview Middle East Forum director Daniel Pipes, who provides an overview of how the US has become divided in relation to Israel. Whereas in the past, Israel enjoyed bi-partisan support among Americans, he says, today it has become increasingly partisan -- with Republicans backing the Jewish state wholeheartedly, and liberal Democrats less so.

VOI's Dan Diker joins Ari Abramowitz in-studio to interview Middle East Forum director Daniel Pipes, who provides an overview of how the US has become divided in relation to Israel. Whereas in the past, Israel enjoyed bi-partisan support among Americans, he says, today it has become increasingly partisan -- with Republicans backing the Jewish state wholeheartedly, and liberal Democrats less so. Then, Ari is joined by co-host Jeremy Gimpel via phone from the United States, where he is anxious to hear about the atmosphere in Israel on election day.

Gil Hoffman, political correspondent for Voice of Israel and The Jerusalem Post, sits down for an intimate conversation with Tzipi Livni, who is running together with Isaac Herzog on the Zionist Union party list in an attempt to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Listen to VOI's Mottle Wolfe talk about and defend PM Netanyahu's imminent speech before the US Congress, on the grounds that the Israeli leader must warn about the Iranian nuclear threat. And then hear Mottle make a surprising confession about his own political journey.

Lihi Lapid, newspaper columnist, author and wife of Yesh Atid party leader Yair Lapid, tells VOI's Judy Lash Balint why she bared all about their family life in her latest book, "Women of Valor," now available in English.

VOI's Raoul Wootliff gives an update on the controversial statement made by Religious Services Minister David Azoulai about Reform Jews.

VOI's Mottle Wolfe takes calls from listeners weighing in on yesterday's controversial statement made by Religious Services Minister David Azoulai.

Mottle Wolfe is joined by Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan, 'Religion and State' blogger Joel Alan Katz and Rabbi Yair Silverman to discuss the uproar.

Tikvah Fund director Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer joins Jeremy Gimpel in-studio to share conversations the ultra-Orthodox are having behind closed doors.

VOI's Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel dig through the past with a top archaeologist, and look ahead to the future of the ultra-Orthodox in Israel.

Shulem Deen, author of 'All Who Go Do Not Return,' tells Mottle Wolfe about his journey from ultra-Orthodoxy to 'heresy,' all due to an AOL disk.

Mottle Wolfe is joined by the author of a trending memoir about leaving the ultra-Orthodox world after discovering the Internet.

Noga Hullman, parenting coach and mother-of-seven, joins Molly Livingstone in-studio to discuss her new 'Upside-Down' model for mothers and fathers.

Molly Livingstone is joined in-studio by parenting coach Noga Hullman, who shares tips on turning the conventional model on its head.

What does the term "Modern Orthodox" mean to you?

VOI's Dan Diker joins Yishai Fleisher to discuss some absurd accusations against Israel.

Hamas, UNESCO, PLO claims, medical marijuana and funny Knesset filibustering are the topics of today's show.

Former defense minister Prof. Moshe Arens joins VOI's Josh Hasten on the eve of the 10th anniversary of Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.

VOI's Josh Hasten is joined by former defense minister Prof. Moshe Arens on the eve of the 10-year anniversary of Disengagement.

VOI's Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel take radical Muslim cleric Anjem Choudary to task, and interview Harry Moskoff, author of 'The Ark Report.'

Kay Wilson, survivor of a brutal stabbing attack by Palestinian terrorists in 2010, joins VOI's Molly Livingstone.

Shai Ish Shalom, a 'super soldier' who took part in Operation Thunderbolt in 1976, remembers the fateful moments of the hostage-rescue mission.

Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan joins VOI's Yishai Fleisher for a lightning news wrap.

VOI's Yishai Fleisher takes issue with former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who called Israel 'forged and temporary.'

Iranian assertions about Israel, current events and the Entebbe raid anniversary are the topics of today's show.

The Live@5 panel wonders why, if the PA president is really ready to negotiate, he doesn't just call the Israeli prime minister.

The Live@5 panel discusses the logic behind easing restrictions on the Gaza border and the relative 'peace' in the area.

The panel discusses the easing of restrictions on the Gaza border, PA President Abbas' foolishness, Israel's religious services minister and UNESCO.

VOI's Dan Diker tells Yishai Fleisher that India and China will be better long-term friends for Israel than Europe.

VOI's Dan Diker joins Yishai Fleisher to discuss some absurd accusations against Israel.

Former defense minister Prof. Moshe Arens joins VOI's Josh Hasten on the eve of the 10th anniversary of Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.

VOI's Josh Hasten is joined by former defense minister Prof. Moshe Arens on the eve of the 10-year anniversary of Disengagement.

US Democrats may not think Israelis want peace, but the Live@5 panel assures them they are mistaken.

The Live@5 panel debates whether closing the Temple Mount to Jews will reduce or increase violence.

The Live@5 panel is not sure the government is living up to its statements.

Of all the foolish statements addressed by today's Live@5 panel, the one stating Reform Jews are not Jewish took the cake.

The panel discusses the easing of restrictions on the Gaza border, PA President Abbas' foolishness, Israel's religious services minister and UNESCO.

The Live@5 panel discusses a conference call made in an attempt to solicit support for the pending nuclear agreement.

Gaza, Iran, the Temple Mount, the Supreme Court and peace polls are the topics of today's panel.

Responding to bleak poll numbers from US public opinion guru Frank Luntz, Gil Hoffman hears some optimism from Israel polling expert Jeremy Saltan.

VOI's Gil Hoffman is joined by Knesset insider Jeremy Saltan, who finds a silver lining in the clouds surrounding the Jewish state.

Mottle Wolfe and Mordechai Twersky review the news of the weekend and predict what to expect in the coming days.

American public opinion expert Frank Luntz reveals disturbing poll numbers about how poorly US Democratic elites view Israel.

US pollster Frank Luntz tells Gil Hoffman about his trip to Israel to explain to Israeli leaders how to advocate against the prospective nuclear deal.

VOI's Gil Hoffman is joined in-studio by American public opinion expert Frank Luntz to talk about Israel's declining image.