The new representative of Israel in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, was inaugurated this morning (Thursday) by Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, when during the ceremony it was revealed that a picture of Lapid was hung on the spot - contrary to procedures.
The foreign minister even revealed the picture on his ticketing account.
As stated, the procedures stipulate that only pictures of the prime minister and the president are hung in Israeli missions around the world and in other government ministries.
Yair Lapid at the inauguration ceremony of the new Israeli delegation in Rabat, Morocco, Shlomi Amsalem - GPO
Later, Lapid went to Casablanca to watch a short performance by the singer Shimon Busquila, whose parents were born in Morocco, which was held especially for the Foreign Minister at the Beit El Synagogue in the city.
The event was defined as a meeting with the Jewish community, but only a few attended the event, so dozens of seats were left vacant during the performance.
Lapid gave a speech during the event, as did Welfare Minister Meir Cohen and MK Ram Ben Barak (Yesh Atid), who took part in the Israeli delegation. The community representative, who met Lapid yesterday, did not speak either. Of Buskila and prayers for the kings of Morocco past and present.
Lapid's visit to Morocco, which is the Israeli foreign minister's first visit to the Arab country in 18 years, has provoked much criticism, as it takes place while the government is trying to avoid imposing another closure.
As you may recall, Lapid is a member of the Corona Cabinet, but he was not present at the cabinet meetings until last week.
After criticism was leveled at him on the subject, he said he would start attending meetings as much as he could.
Yesterday he even briefly attended a meeting, through "Zoom."
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid at the Beit El Synagogue in Casablanca, Morocco, with singer Shimon Buskila and Shlomi Amsalem
Meanwhile, during the flight from Israel to Morocco, Lapid was recorded talking to other passengers while not wearing a mask, contrary to instructions.
As you may recall, the foreign minister was documented last month not wearing a mask after returning from a visit to the UAE.
Lapid was also documented during the flight to Morocco talking to others while not wearing a mask, contrary to instructions.
As you may recall, even last month, Lapid was documented at Ben Gurion Airport without a mask on his return from a visit to the United Arab Emirates.
According to the guidelines on El Al flights and in general, it is mandatory to wear masks during the flight.
The company's dailies usually reprimand passengers who do not wear their mask properly and ask them to wear it in the accepting way.
About two weeks ago, "Israel Today" published complaints from stewards that they had difficulty enforcing the directive, and that the tools available to them were very limited.
Yair Lapid at the inauguration ceremony of the new Israeli delegation in Rabat, Morocco, Ariel Kahana
Sources in the Israeli entourage told "Israel Today" that the criticism of Lapid is relevant and that behind the scenes of the ceremony in the synagogue there were disagreements.
Lapid's office said they were surprised by the hanging of the picture and asked for it to be taken down.
However, no response was received to the question of why it was necessary to bring Busquila and the player who accompanied him to Morocco, in order to hold a show that most of its viewers are Israelis.
Yair Lapid at the inauguration ceremony of the new Israeli delegation in Rabat, Morocco, Shlomi Amsalem - GPO