 Advocates also receiving funding to expand from the Nancy Laurie Marks Family Foundation and the state's Department of Developmental Services. At 6.49, Israel's defense minister is in Washington this week meeting with top White House officials. This comes as U.S. fears grow of an all-out war between Israel and Iranian-backed group Hezbollah. The White House hoping diplomatic efforts pay off here. Israel's defense minister wrapping up his visit to Washington at a very critical moment.