Obama in Israel: 'It's good to get away from Congress'; Netanyahu jokes about fake mustache fantasy; Update: Video added

Yes. Yes he did. Just after his arrival in Israel, Obama told Bibi Netanyahu how glad he was to be in Israel … because no Congress.

Also overheard on the tarmac in Tel Aviv: "It's good to get away from Congress" #Israel

— Ed Henry (@edhenry) March 20, 2013

Obama's first words to Bibi Netanyahu in Israel: "It’s good to get away from Congress"

— Jonathan Karl (@jonkarl) March 20, 2013

Charm offensive ovah!

So much for "charm offensive", Obama on open mic in #Israel "Its good to get away from Congress".

— Gabriel Sterling (@GabrielSterling) March 20, 2013

Always bulding relationships. Joke RT: @jonkarl: Obama's first words to Bibi Netanyahu in Israel: "It’s good to get away from Congress"

— christianmorgan (@cmorganMO) March 20, 2013

https://twitter.com/Rschrim/status/314331966734467072

Away from Congress and livin’ the dream?

Bibi to Obama: Calls him "Barack" said he prepared fake mustache for him so he can slip away to the country's cafes and bars #Jpost

— Herb Keinon (@HerbKeinon) March 20, 2013

https://twitter.com/OmondiNyangla/status/314330957756907520

@edhenryTV Look for Bibi to out charm the charm offensive.

— Sean O (@Sean_O_914) March 20, 2013

Update via @einfal:

PM: if you have a few free minutes,we picked out a few cafes in Tel Aviv, and even prepared a fake mustache for you. pic.twitter.com/LgShDNCsnl

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) March 20, 2013