The US delegation attending the grand opening of the new embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, arrived in Israel early Sunday afternoon.

They were greeted at the airport by US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.

President Donald Trump’s daughter and son-in-law Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, are leading the trip which includes Treasury Secretary Steve Mnunchin and President Trump’s middle east envoy Jason Dov Greenblatt.

I am honored to join the delegation representing @POTUS, his Admin & the American people at this momentous ceremony commemorating the opening of our new US Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel. We will pray for the boundless potential of the US-Israel alliance & we will pray for peace. pic.twitter.com/ulYbJAfTcL

— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) May 12, 2018

Thank you President Trump for keeping your promise to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and to move your embasssy here. 🇮🇱🇺🇸 https://t.co/eL5ETqYo4R

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) May 12, 2018

Big week next week when the American Embassy in Israel will be moved to Jerusalem. Congratulations to all!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 11, 2018

Honored today to welcome our distinguished Presidential Delegation. Tremendous excitement for the opening of the Jerusalem Embassy and great pride in our Country and our President. pic.twitter.com/pihNbMkrIM

— David M. Friedman (@USAmbIsrael) May 13, 2018

It is the honor of a lifetime to be part of the Presidential Delegation for the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel. Tomorrow, @POTUS will keep his promise: the US Embassy in Jerusalem will finally open! I look forward to welcoming the rest of the Delegation.

— Jason D. Greenblatt (@jdgreenblatt45) May 13, 2018

(YWN Israel Desk, Jerusalem)