Roey Gilad, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, is visiting South Dakota this week to discuss issues related to the United States' relationship with Israel, including peace talks with the Palestinians and the unrest in Egypt. As Israel's highest ranking official in the Midwest, Gilad is responsible for 11 states in the region. He's based out of Chicago. He joined Dakota Midday from South Dakota Public Broadcasting's studios in Sioux Falls.