Highlights from Vice President Mike Pence's trip to Israel (16 images)

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited Israel and made a controversial speech in parliament regarding the moving of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. Pence also visited the Wailing Wall and laid a wreath at the memorial for fallen soldiers.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stand during the American national anthem during a welcoming ceremony for the vice president at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem on Monday. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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An Israeli honor guard welcomes Pence and Netanyahu. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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Pence reviews an honor guard as part of the welcoming ceremony. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI

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Pence and Netanyahu shake hands at offices upon arrival. Photo by Ariel Schalit/UPI

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