The entire diplomatic corps, with the exception of representatives of the Soviet-dominated countries, came to Lydda Airport to see off retiring U.S. Ambassador James G. McDonald who departed for the United States. High officials of the Israel Foreign Office were also present.
Shortly before the departure of Mr. McDonald’s plane, a delegation of Israel schoolchildren arrived at the airport and extended best wishes to the U.S. Ambassador on behalf of the children of the Jewish state. Mr. McDonald, speaking in Hebrew, thanked the youngsters.
Commenting editorially on the departure of the U.S. Ambassador, some of the Hebrew daily newspapers here expressed the hope that his remaining in the United States would not lessen his long-standing friendship for Israel. They emphasized his friendly attitude toward Zionism and declared that the Jewish state, as well as the people of Israel, will always be grateful to him.
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