The websites of both the UK and Canadian embassies in Israel have come under criticism after references to “Palestine” were added to their addresses.

Global Affairs Canada updated its site to describe its Tel Aviv embassy as being located in “Palestine”, according to the Toronto Sun . The page initially listed “Israel and Palestine” before later being corrected.

The UK Foreign Office faced similar scrutiny after the website of its Consulate General in Jerusalem added “Palestine” at the bottom of the address. The location had previously been described as “East Jerusalem”.

The changes quickly spread across social media, drawing thousands of views and comments.

“This is nuts, and of note, they’re doing it all on Rosh HaShanah when a large portion of the Jewish community is offline,” wro

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