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Algeria threatens to divert gas supplies from Morocco pipeline

Algeria threatens to divert Spain-bound natural gas exports via an undersea pipeline that bypasses Morocco.

Israeli murdered in Morocco

Police 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 Lapid

Algeria 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 Herzog

King 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 wildfires

Algeria 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 agreement

Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University sign historic agreement.

Lapid: Israel, Morocco to open embassies within 2 months

Foreign 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 Morocco

Blinken: Lapid’s trip is significant for Israel, Morocco, and the broader region.

Historic visit to Morocco

Foreign 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 Biden

Trump 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 Morocco

El Al plane lands in Marrakesh, Morocco, six hours after it took off from Tel Aviv.

Israel launches direct flights to Morocco

7 months after normalization agreement, commercial flights between Israel and Morocco kick off.

Lapid to visit Morocco

Lapid will become the first Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Morocco at the end of July.

Biden admin restarts Guantanamo Bay detainee transfer program

In 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 agreement

Israel’s National Cyber Directorate signs cybersecurity cooperation agreement with Morocco.

Moroccan Foreign Minister invited to visit Israel

Foreign Ministry Director General hands letter from Foreign Minister Yair Lapid to his Moroccan counterpart.

King of Morocco congratulates Bennett

King 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 Marrakesh

Israeli airline to launch direct flights between Israel and Morocco's Marrakesh in July.

Report: Moroccan PM congratulated Hamas on 'victory' in Gaza

Morocco's Prime Minister reportedly sent a congratulatory letter to Hamas' political bureau chief following recent Gaza fighting.

Watch: Thousands of Moroccan migrants stream into Spain

Spain accused Morocco of political blackmail after 8,000 migrants tried entering Spanish town.

Morocco concerned over violence in Jerusalem

Moroccan Foreign Ministry criticizes "violations" in Jerusalem, warns they are "likely to stir up tensions".

Blinken thanks Morocco for normalizing ties with Israel

Morocco and Israel normalized ties in an agreement brokered by the Trump administration this past December.

Head of Morocco's liaison office arrives in Israel

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi speaks to head of Morocco's liaison office immediately upon his arrival in Israel.

Israeli missions open in Dubai, Rabat

Ambassador 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 flights

The two countries agreed to normalize ties in a US-brokered agreement at the start of December.

Morocco pledges to fight anti-Zionism

Official Moroccan government-backed institution joins agreement with US to fight anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism.

US starts process of establishing consulate in Western Sahara

Trump 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 plan

Morocco backing negotiations on Trump Peace Plan could help end the Arab-Jewish conflict. Op-ed.

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Israel & Morocco: Rare combination of political, cultural ties

Israel & Morocco recently announced re-establishing relations, but connection between peoples has been deep and long-standing.

Netanyahu's map angered Morocco

PM 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 office

Moroccan '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 today

Relations 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.

PM and King of Morocco speak first time since resuming relations

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu talks with King Mohammed VI of Morocco. Netanyahu invites him to visit Israel.

Netanyahu invites King of Morocco to Israel

PM 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 months

Morocco'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 Sahara

The 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 Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion: I hope that when the coronavirus crisis is over, we will see tourists from Morocco coming to visit Jerusalem.

'Defending Palestinians not contrary to cooperation with Israel'

Moroccan 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 Morocco

NSC 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."

Watch: Historic meeting in Morocco

Jared Kushner, Israeli NSA Meir Ben Shabbat & Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita deliver statements recapping historic day in Morocco.

First Israeli flight lands in Morocco

US-Israel delegation lands in Rabat for further talks on normalization between Israel and Morocco.

'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.

Israeli-American delegation departs for Morocco

Delegation to be headed by Trump senior adviser Jared Kushner & Middle East envoy Avi Berkowitz.

El Al to operate historic flight to Morocco

Joint 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 Ashrawi

All 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

Morocco’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 Israel

Tunisia's PM says his country has no plans to follow in the footsteps of Morocco.

First Israeli-American delegation to visit Morocco next week

Jared Kushner to participate in Israeli-led delegation to Morocco to continue normalization talks.

Conference of European Rabbis welcomes Israel-Morocco peace

CER releases statement praising Moroccan King Mohammed VI for normalizing relations with Israel, teaching Jewish history.

Moroccan authorities prevent protest against Israel agreement

The 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 sites

King Mohammad VI of Morocco reportedly interested in investing large amounts into rebuilding Jewish heritage sites, attracting tourists.

Moroccan schools to teach Jewish history and culture

Head of academic programs at Moroccan education ministry says move aims to "highlight Morocco's diverse identity."

Moroccan FM: Agreement with Israel 'very important development'

"A very important development, now that the liaison offices will be reopened on the way to establishing full relations."

Algerian PM: 'Foreign maneuvers' are aimed at destabilizing us

Algeria criticizes US recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara.

US adopts map of Morocco that includes Western Sahara

Move comes after US recognized Morocco’s sovereignty in Western Sahara as part of normalization deal with Israel.

PA denounces Moroccan 'betrayal' over normalization with Israel

After Morocco normalizes ties with Israel, PA continues down the same path 'instead of riding train that has long left the station.'

Islamic scholars condemn Morocco-Israel deal

International Union for Muslim Scholars: Deal 'contradicts with the Moroccan people’s support for the Palestinian people.'

Did Trump's fallout with Senator lead to Morocco-Israel deal?

Fallout between Trump and Sen. Jim Inhofe reportedly led to breakthrough that resulted in Morocco normalizing ties with Israel.