News for Morocco Morocco breaks up ISIS-linked cell which planned attacksMoroccan police arrest five people suspected of planning cross-border attacks. Algeria closes its airspace to Moroccan planesAlgeria announces it has closed its airspace to all Moroccan planes, cites "provocations and hostile practices". Israel's Supreme Court rejects lawsuit to recognize Moroccan Jews as Holocaust victimsIsraeli Supreme Court rules that Jews of Morocco are ineligible for Holocaust compensation.Algeria threatens to divert gas supplies from Morocco pipelineAlgeria threatens to divert Spain-bound natural gas exports via an undersea pipeline that bypasses Morocco. Israeli murdered in MoroccoPolice in Tangier investigating death of 36-year-old manager of Jewish restaurant who was stabbed to death by another man.Algeria cuts ties with Morocco, is angry with LapidAlgeria severs ties with Morocco due to "hostile actions", blasts "aggressive message" against it by Minister Lapid when he visited Rabat. Moroccan King writes to Israeli President HerzogKing Mohammad VI of Morocco sends special letter to Israeli Pres. Herzog, expressing hope for 'peace for all peoples in the region.' Algeria blames Israel and Morocco for wildfiresAlgeria says group backed by Morocco and Israel is one of two groups responsible for devastating wildfires that hit the country this month. New academic era: Israeli, Moroccan, universities sign historic agreementHebrew University of Jerusalem and Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University sign historic agreement. Lapid: Israel, Morocco to open embassies within 2 monthsForeign Minister Lapid attends opening of Israeli mission to Morocco, presents king with President Herzog's invitation to visit Israel. US welcomes Lapid's historic visit to MoroccoBlinken: Lapid’s trip is significant for Israel, Morocco, and the broader region. Historic visit to MoroccoForeign Min. Yair Lapid to leave with delegation on historic visit to Morocco, inaugurate Israel's diplomatic mission in Rabat. US position on Western Sahara remains unchanged under BidenTrump agreed to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara as part of the deal in which Morocco normalized ties with Israel. First direct flight from Israel lands in MoroccoEl Al plane lands in Marrakesh, Morocco, six hours after it took off from Tel Aviv.Israel launches direct flights to Morocco7 months after normalization agreement, commercial flights between Israel and Morocco kick off. Lapid to visit MoroccoLapid will become the first Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Morocco at the end of July. Biden admin restarts Guantanamo Bay detainee transfer programIn first transfer of administration, 56-year old Moroccan prisoner transferred from Guantanamo Bay back to home country of Morocco.Israel and Morocco sign cybersecurity cooperation agreementIsrael’s National Cyber Directorate signs cybersecurity cooperation agreement with Morocco. Moroccan Foreign Minister invited to visit IsraelForeign Ministry Director General hands letter from Foreign Minister Yair Lapid to his Moroccan counterpart. King of Morocco to Bennett: Warm congratulations and wishes for successKing Mohammed VI of Morocco sends congratulatory letter to Prime Minister Bennett, promises to advance peace in the Middle East. Israir to launch direct flights between Israel and MarrakeshIsraeli airline to launch direct flights between Israel and Morocco's Marrakesh in July. Report: Moroccan PM congratulated Hamas on 'victory' in GazaMorocco's Prime Minister reportedly sent a congratulatory letter to Hamas' political bureau chief following recent Gaza fighting. Watch: Thousands of Moroccan migrants flood Spain after political spatSpain accused Morocco of political blackmail after 8,000 migrants tried entering Spanish town. Morocco concerned over violence in JerusalemMoroccan Foreign Ministry criticizes "violations" in Jerusalem, warns they are "likely to stir up tensions".Blinken thanks Morocco for normalizing ties with IsraelMorocco and Israel normalized ties in an agreement brokered by the Trump administration this past December. Head of Morocco's liaison office arrives in IsraelForeign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi speaks to head of Morocco's liaison office immediately upon his arrival in Israel. Israeli missions open in Dubai, RabatAmbassador David Govrin arrives to head first Israeli mission to Morocco in 20 years as new consulate opened in the UAE.Israel and Morocco sign agreement on direct flightsThe two countries agreed to normalize ties in a US-brokered agreement at the start of December. Morocco becomes second Arab country to promote combating anti-Semitism and anti-ZionismOfficial Moroccan government-backed institution joins agreement with US to fight anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism.US starts process of establishing consulate in Western SaharaTrump agreed to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara as part of the deal in which Morocco normalized ties with Israel. Morocco's government casts a shadow over Trump's peace planMorocco backing negotiations on Trump Peace Plan could help end the Arab-Jewish conflict. Op-ed.Israel & Morocco: Rare combination of political and cultural tiesIsrael & Morocco recently announced re-establishing relations, but connection between peoples has been deep and long-standing. Netanyahu's map angered MoroccoPM appears in video with a map separating Western Sahara from Morocco. Foreign Ministry spokesman: It was an error which will be corrected. Moroccan team in Israel to set up liaison officeMoroccan 'technical' team in Israel laying groundwork for reopening of liaison office after 20 years following recent normalization deal. Official delegation from Morocco to arrive in Israel todayRelations between the countries continue to strengthen as Morocco sends a delegation to Israel to advance opening of official mission. Will Biden Administration end the Abraham Accords?PM's diplomatic adviser sums up visit to Morocco and says to Arutz Sheva that other countries want to 'jump on bandwagon' of normalization.Netanyahu and King of Morocco speak first time since resuming relationsPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu talks with King Mohammed VI of Morocco. Netanyahu invites him to visit Israel.Netanyahu invites King of Morocco to IsraelPM Netanyahu speaks with the King of Morocco for the first time since the agreement to normalize ties between the two countries.Algerian politician says Morocco's PM is a 'traitor'Head of Algeria's largest Islamist party brands Morocco's Prime Minister a "traitor" over normalization of ties with Israel.Morocco and Israel to launch direct flights within monthsMorocco's Tourism Minister says Morocco and Israel will launch direct flights between the countries in "two to three months". US setting up consulate in Western SaharaThe move comes after Trump recognized Morocco's sovereignty over the region as part of normalization agreement with Israel. Moroccan flags on the walls of the Old City of JerusalemJerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion: I hope that when the coronavirus crisis is over, we will see tourists from Morocco coming to visit Jerusalem.Moroccan FM: Defending Palestinians not contrary to cooperation with IsraelMoroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs: We began talks with Israel in 2018. The King asked to meet with Israelis. A Jewish blessing before the king of MoroccoNSC head upon seeing the king: 'Blessed are you, Hashem our G-d, King of the world who has given of his glory to flesh and blood."'Moroccans are dying to meet Israelis'How are the Moroccan people reacting to the normalization deal with Israel? i24NEWS speaks with North Africa expert Yasmine Hasnaoui.Watch: US, Israeli, Moroccan officials deliver statements from RabatJared Kushner, Israeli NSA Meir Ben Shabbat & Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita deliver statements recapping historic day in Morocco. First Israeli flight lands in MoroccoUS-Israel delegation lands in Rabat for further talks on normalization between Israel and Morocco.Israeli-American delegation departs for MoroccoDelegation to be headed by Trump senior adviser Jared Kushner & Middle East envoy Avi Berkowitz. El Al to operate historic flight to MoroccoJoint US-Israeli delegation will take off from Ben Gurion Airport to Rabat on Tuesday. The flight is expected to last about six hours. Hi to Morocco and Bhutan, bye to Hanan AshrawiAll three changes in the Middle East this week were welcome, with good riddance to Hanan Ashrawi who claims she is Canaanite. Op-ed. Israeli, Moroccan UN ambassadors will light candles together on the 8th night of HanukkahMorocco’s Ambassador to UN will join Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan in-person on Thursday night to light final Hanukkah candle. Tunisian PM: No plans to normalize ties with IsraelTunisia's PM says his country has no plans to follow in the footsteps of Morocco. First Israeli-American delegation to visit Morocco next weekJared Kushner to participate in Israeli-led delegation to Morocco to continue normalization talks.Conference of European Rabbis welcomes Israel-Morocco normalizationCER releases statement praising Moroccan King Mohammed VI for normalizing relations with Israel, teaching Jewish history. Moroccan authorities prevent protest against agreement with IsraelThe main political parties in Morocco have welcomed the deal to normalize ties with Israel, but Islamist groups have rejected it. Report: Morocco to invest millions in rebuilding Jewish sitesKing Mohammad VI of Morocco reportedly interested in investing large amounts into rebuilding Jewish heritage sites, attracting tourists. Moroccan schools to teach Jewish history and cultureHead of academic programs at Moroccan education ministry says move aims to "highlight Morocco's diverse identity." |
