About two hours after the inauguration of Joe Biden, the username was changed to "US Embassy in Israel, West Bank and Gaza", but about an hour later it was changed back to its original condition • All details
The outgoing American Ambassador, David Friedman, ended his position today (Wednesday) during an exciting farewell ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
"The first place I came to as ambassador was the Western Wall, and here I also end. The ties between Israel and the United States are sacred and are in the best place ever," Friedman said.
Farewell to Ambassador Friedman // Photo: Ziv Sokolov, US Embassy in Jerusalem
Shortly after he left office, the US Embassy's Twitter account in Jerusalem changed, adding the title "US West Bank and Gaza" to the title of US Embassy in Israel.
The embassy claimed that this was a technical and automatic change made with the change of government, but about an hour later the account was restored to its original condition and the addition of the "West Bank and Gaza" was deleted.
Meanwhile, Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas congratulated Joe Biden on his inauguration as President of the United States, and his deputy, Kamla Harris.
Abu Mazen wished the two success in the fight against the great challenges and said that the PA "expects to work together for peace and stability in the region and in the world."
In addition, he stressed his readiness "for a comprehensive and just peace process that will achieve the hearts of the Palestinian people for freedom and independence."