US president praises Jewish state's democracy, technological prowess, economy; Netanyahu thanks him for his 'incredible friendship'

The 69-year-old premier has now served as nation's leader for a total of 4,876 days, overtaking founding father David Ben-Gurion

Premier will make history at week's end by reaching milestone of 4,876 days in office, surpassing country's first leader, David Ben-Gurion

Some pictures offer a glimpse from the side of the Arab forces, including a faked propaganda picture of an Israeli soldier surrendering

The US president was furious with the Jewish state over its atomic program fearing the Soviet Union could use it as leverage, telegram posted online last week shows