IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-General Moshe Yaalon began an official visit to the United States today as a guest of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Richard Meyers. During the weeklong visit, Yaalon will visit military bases and meet with government leaders, heads of the defense establishment and senior members of the U.S. military. His discussions will deal with Israel's negotiations with PA, the lessons of the Iraq war, and more. The Chief of Staff will also meet with representatives of Jewish organizations in the United States.