US president grants rare Legion of Merit to King Mohammed VI; Moroccan ambassador accepts award in private ceremony

David Govrin will depart for Rabat shortly to serve in temporary role until a diplomat is formally appointed

US Embassy in Rabat call trip by David Schenker to contested region 'a historic visit'

Foreign Ministry spokesperson reportedly says map of Middle East, which famously hangs in PM's office, was 'old' and will be replaced

Israel has lobbied on behalf of countries willing to establish ties, and others hoping for the same kind of muscle on the Hill are likely taking notice

In first call since normalization announcement, leaders congratulate one another, discuss ways to advance deal in coming weeks

State Department announces move after recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory as part of US-brokered Israel normalization deal earlier this month

Moroccan tourism minister says study is underway to boost Israeli tourism, welcome new visitors

Joint US-Israeli delegation meets with King Mohammed VI, other senior officials during visit to Rabat; Kushner praises 'huge strides'

White House senior adviser links president's recognition of capital to subsequent normalization deals, recalling and dismissing criticism that move would inflame tensions