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News and updates about Morocco

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

Amine Ayoub, a Muslim policy writer from Morocco, spoke with Arutz Sheva- Israel National News to speak about his support for Israel.

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

Morocco:

Tens of thousands protest against Israel in Rabat

Demonstrators waved PLO flags and brandish signs denouncing Morocco's 2020 normalization with Israel, a day before the anniversary of October 7 attack.

Tens of thousands protest against Israel in Rabat

Joining the US and Israel

France supports Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara

French President Emmanuel Macron informs Morocco's King Mohammed VI that France supports Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Western Sahara, shifting a decades-old position.

France supports Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara

Morocco:

Thousands demonstrate in Tangier, demand end of ties with Israel

Thousands of Moroccans demonstrate in support of the Palestinian Arab people and against Morocco's ties with Israel.

Thousands demonstrate in Tangier, demand end of ties with Israel

Former Minister Rafi Edri dies at 86

Edri, who served as a member of the Knesset and a minister on behalf of the Labor Party, was known for his ties to his native Morocco and was involved in strengthening ties between the countries.

Former Minister Rafi Edri dies at 86

Uproar in Morocco:

Netanyahu presents map which excludes Western Sahara

Users on social media furious after Netanyahu showed the controversial map on French TV. Foreign Ministry spokesperson: It was a technical error, we apologize.

Netanyahu presents map which excludes Western Sahara

Rabbis, imams in Morocco:

Rabbis, imams in Morocco: 'Iran trying to create religious war'

Delegations of rabbis, Imams gather for interfaith conference in Morocco, emphasize need for Muslim-Jewish alliances and friendships after October 7.

Rabbis, imams in Morocco: 'Iran trying to create religious war'

Morocco:

Protesters demand an end to ties with Israel

Thousands of protesters march in Rabat, demand end to Morocco's ties with Israel due to the Gaza war.

Protesters demand an end to ties with Israel

Morocco:

Protesters call for suspension of ties with Israel amid war

Tens of thousands of Moroccans wave PLO flags in demonstration in the country's commercial capital Casablanca.

Protesters call for suspension of ties with Israel amid war

Morocco earthquake:

Israeli volunteers open medical clinics in remote villages

United Hatzalah opens medical clinics in Atlas Mountains to aid victims of Morocco earthquake.

Israeli volunteers open medical clinics in remote villages

Earthquake preparedness exercise in northern Israel

The IDF and Israel Dog Unit held a joint exercise today to improve response capabilities in case of an earthquake in Israel.

Earthquake preparedness exercise in northern Israel

Young Israelis, Emiratis, Bahrainis, Moroccans meet in DC

Coation of youths from all Abraham Accords nations mark 3rd anniversary of accords, will meet senior US officials.

Young Israelis, Emiratis, Bahrainis, Moroccans meet in DC

Moroccan Interior Min.:

Friday earthquake left 2,500 dead, 2,476 injured

Concerns arise that number of dead may surpass Moroccan authorities' current estimates.

Friday earthquake left 2,500 dead, 2,476 injured

Following earthquake:

Minister of Health offers to send aid to Morocco

Health Minister Moshe Arbel writes to Moroccan counterpart, offers medical personnel and equipment to area struck by earthquake.

Minister of Health offers to send aid to Morocco

After earthquake:

PassportCard deploys plane to bring Israelis back from Morocco

Israeli insurance company acts to bring back policyholders after over 2,000 people killed in devastating earthquake in Morocco.

PassportCard deploys plane to bring Israelis back from Morocco

All Israelis accounted for after deadly Morocco earthquake

Director of the Department for Israelis Abroad at the Foreign Ministry calls on Israelis traveling for High Holidays to obey local law.

All Israelis accounted for after deadly Morocco earthquake

Israeli visiting Morocco:

'It felt like a terror attack, everything began to move'

Adam Or, an Israeli who was in Morocco when the earthquake struck Friday night, recounts the moments of panic.

'It felt like a terror attack, everything began to move'

MDA sends rescue teams to Morocco after earthquake kills 2,000

1 team to operate field hospital, another to perform search and rescue operations

MDA sends rescue teams to Morocco after earthquake kills 2,000

Morocco:

More than 2,000 dead in catastrophic earthquake

Earthquake measuring 6.8 damaged nearly every home near epicenter, report says.

More than 2,000 dead in catastrophic earthquake

Israeli rescue forces ordered to Morocco earthquake zone

Israel's most senior officials have declared that Israel will aid in the rescue efforts after a deadly earthquake in Morocco.

Israeli rescue forces ordered to Morocco earthquake zone

Moments of panic: Morocco earthquake captured on camera

Security cameras capture the moments when deadly earthquake shakes Morocco, as civilians run for their lives.

Moments of panic: Morocco earthquake captured on camera

IsraAID launches emergency response to Morocco earthquake

Israeli NGO deploying to worst-affected areas after magnitude 6.9 quake hits near Marrakech.

IsraAID launches emergency response to Morocco earthquake

Knesset visit cancelled after Morocco Senate leader hospitalized

Enaam Mayara's visit to the Knesset tomorrow cancelled due to his hospitalization in Jordan.

Knesset visit cancelled after Morocco Senate leader hospitalized

Knesset Speaker:

'Precedent-setting visit signals new era in Israel-Morocco ties'

Historic moment in the Knesset: President of the House of Councilors of the Kingdom of Morocco makes first-ever official visit.

'Precedent-setting visit signals new era in Israel-Morocco ties'

Man jailed in Morocco for criticizing ties with Israel

A man who criticized the king of Morocco for normalizing ties with Israel has been jailed for challenging the king's decision.

Man jailed in Morocco for criticizing ties with Israel

'Israelis feel at home in Morocco'

David and Yaakov Ochayon, residents of Morocco, tell about the growing connection between Israel and Morocco.

'Israelis feel at home in Morocco'

Algeria blasts Israel's Western Sahara recognition

Israel earlier this week joined the US in recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.

Algeria blasts Israel's Western Sahara recognition

After Western Sahara recognition:

King of Morocco invites Netanyahu for a visit

King Mohammed VI writes to Netanyahu that "the visit will open up new possibilities for strengthening relations between our countries."

King of Morocco invites Netanyahu for a visit

Israel recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

Netanyahu states Israel's new position in letter to King King Mohammed VI.

Israel recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

Minister Silman gifts menorah to Moroccan counterpart

Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman gifted a menorah to her Moroccan counterpart, saying 'the Menorah is the light of the world.'

Minister Silman gifts menorah to Moroccan counterpart

Morocco cancels second summit of Negev Forum

The decision follows recent security escalation in Judea and Samaria and Israel new construction plans in the area.

Morocco cancels second summit of Negev Forum

Israeli minister recites prayer for Moroccan king

Interior and Health Min. Moshe Arbel arrives in Morocco on official visit, recites prayer for Morocco's King Mohammed VI.

Israeli minister recites prayer for Moroccan king

Moroccan FM:

'Abraham Accords created incredible momentum for Mideast peace'

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita addresses American Jewish Committee Global Forum in Tel Aviv.

'Abraham Accords created incredible momentum for Mideast peace'

Report:

Israel mulling recognizing Morocco's rule over Western Sahara

Officials say Israeli government mulling the move which could lead to full upgrade of ties. Foreign Ministry won't comment.

Israel mulling recognizing Morocco's rule over Western Sahara

Ohana in Moroccan synagogue: My father learned Zionism here

Speaker Ohana prays in Rabbi Shalom Zaoui Synagogue in Rabat, where his father prayed before making aliyah.

Ohana in Moroccan synagogue: My father learned Zionism here

Knesset Speaker to set out on historic visit to Morocco

MK Amir Ohana of the Likud is the first Speaker of Knesset to be invited for a state visit to the parliament of a Muslim country.

Knesset Speaker to set out on historic visit to Morocco

Knesset Speaker to visit Morocco

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana invited by his Moroccan counterpart for official visit at the beginning of June.

Knesset Speaker to visit Morocco

Rabat, Morocco:

University establishing AI, aeronautics center with Israel

International University of Rabat, Israel Aerospace Industries, sign MOU to establish an aeronautics and artificial intelligence center.

University establishing AI, aeronautics center with Israel

Minister Barkat:

'Israeli entrepreneurs should look at ventures in Morocco'

Economy Minister hails opportunity for cooperation between the Israeli-Moroccan governments and their respective businesspeople.

'Israeli entrepreneurs should look at ventures in Morocco'

Moroccans and Bahrainis participate in March of the Living

Young people from Arab nations plan to take what they've learned at Auschwitz to educate family and friends in their countries.

Moroccans and Bahrainis participate in March of the Living

Moroccan activists join lawsuit over Pegasus spyware

Six Moroccan activists targeted by spy software join class action lawsuit in California against the software's Israeli maker.

Moroccan activists join lawsuit over Pegasus spyware

Morocco among hosts of UN event on combating antisemitism

United States, Argentina, Canada, Israel, Morocco, and the United Kingdom to host side event on global efforts to combat antisemitism at UN.

Morocco among hosts of UN event on combating antisemitism

Report:

Morocco linking Israel embassy with Western Sahara recognition

Officials say Morocco has linked opening of embassy in Tel Aviv to formal Israeli recognition of its sovereignty in Western Sahara.

Morocco linking Israel embassy with Western Sahara recognition

Amb. Herzog marks 2 years since peace agreement with Morocco

Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog says ties with Morocco have deepened on many levels since signing of Abraham Accords.

Amb. Herzog marks 2 years since peace agreement with Morocco

One thousand French and Moroccan high schoolers visit Israel

High Schoolers from schools in France, Switzerland, and Morocco came to Israel to explore options for academic studies in the country.

One thousand French and Moroccan high schoolers visit Israel

Morocco's World Cup team & fans 'hand victory to Palestine'

Following Portugal's defeat, stadium erupts with song in support of "Palestine."

Morocco's World Cup team & fans 'hand victory to Palestine'

Stunning upset:

Ronaldo in tears as Morocco eliminates Portugal at the World Cup

Morocco becomes first Arab and African team to reach the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup with 1-0 victory over Portugal.

Ronaldo in tears as Morocco eliminates Portugal at the World Cup

Watch: Belgian fans set cars on fire after national team's loss

Street riots broke out in several cities after Morocco upset Belgium 2-0 at the World Cup.

Watch: Belgian fans set cars on fire after national team's loss

Why Morocco's etrog industry is booming this year

This Sukkot, peace and Jewish agricultural law have Morocco’s etrog industry blossoming.

Why Morocco's etrog industry is booming this year

Imam expelled form France for antisemitism arrested in Belgium

Fugitive on the run for delivering antisemitic speech was ordered by French authorities to be deported to Morocco.

Imam expelled form France for antisemitism arrested in Belgium

Morocco signs energy deal with Israel

Israeli and Moroccan scientists sign historic agreement for energy cooperation.

Morocco signs energy deal with Israel

Economy Minister announces:

Israel will open trade mission in Morocco

Economy Minister Orna Barbivai announces that Israel will open a trade mission in Morocco next year.

Israel will open trade mission in Morocco

Israel and Morocco advance joint efforts against crime

Israel and Morocco agreed efforts against crime and terrorism during Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai's visit to Rabat.

Israel and Morocco advance joint efforts against crime

Israel signs contract for construction of embassy in Morocco

Construction will cost nearly 4 million dollars. The embassy will be located in the same property which housed the Israeli liaison office.

Israel signs contract for construction of embassy in Morocco

Morocco's King:

'We're open to restoring ties with Algeria'

Algeria cut its diplomatic relations with Morocco last year over what it called "hostile actions" on the part of Morocco.

'We're open to restoring ties with Algeria'

Morocco and Israel agree to establish legal cooperation

Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Moroccan counterpart sign memorandum of understanding on legal cooperation.

Morocco and Israel agree to establish legal cooperation

Israelis save performer's life in Morocco

An Israeli attending a live shooting show in the Western African nation was the only doctor in the audience - and it proved a lifesaver.

Israelis save performer's life in Morocco

IDF Chief of Staff visits Morocco Jewish community

Aviv Kohavi toured the Jewish community in the Old City of Marrakesh during the second day of his official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco.

IDF Chief of Staff visits Morocco Jewish community

Historic visit:

IDF Chief of Staff meets top Moroccan security officials

IDF COS met with the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of National Defense Administration of the Kingdom of Morocco

IDF Chief of Staff meets top Moroccan security officials

Israel, Morocco sign cooperation MOU on intellectual property

Move intended to boost innovation and strengthen entrepreneurial relations between innovators in both countries.

Israel, Morocco sign cooperation MOU on intellectual property