Morocco

Hundreds attend 1st Jewish film festival in Casablanca

First Jewish film festival in Casablanca, Morocco, draws almost 500 attendees, though also receives anti-Semitic backlash.

Double standard?

UN's Ban apologizes for saying 'occupation'

In ironic twist given his broadsides on Israel, UN chief backs down on Western Sahara after Morocco boots UN staff from region.

War looms in Western Sahara

Morocco demands UN pull out troops after Ban condemns 'occupation,' Sahrawi independence groups warn doing so spells return of war.

Moroccan Jew appointed French Culture Minister; angers Algeria

The appointment of Audrey Azoulay, a French-Moroccan Jew, as the new Minister of Culture in France has angered Algeria.

Morocco arrests Belgian national with ties to Paris attackers

Moroccan authorities say they arrested a Belgian national of local origin directly linked to ISIS Paris attackers.

Arutz Sheva interview

'The EU just undermined its own arguments against Israel'

Legal expert explains to Arutz Sheva how Israel can use EU court ruling on Western Sahara to defeat 'occupation' discrimination.

Labeling Jews, not Moroccans

New EU ruling demonstrates Israel labeling double-standards

After EU court rules to scrap trade deal with Morocco in 'occupied' Western Sahara, EU vows to petition and keep trading - why no label?

Watch: Thousands in Morocco stage 'execution' of Jews

Mass rally supports Palestinian terror war, featuring PA ambassador and protesters dressed as Jews getting stabbed.

Watch: Jewish Morocco - Small But Still Vibrant

Only a few thousand remain in Morocco's 2,400-year-old Jewish community - but Jewish life is as colorful as ever.

French Journalists Jailed Extorting Morocco's King

2 journalists threaten King Mohammed VI with 'compromising' book if he doesn't pay $3.4 million bribe - only to get jailed in Paris.

Israeli Judo Team Detained, Released in Morocco

Israel's judo team was released early Thursday after being detained in Morocco for over 8 hours.

Hamas Thanks Morocco for Disinviting Peres

Hamas head thanks leading Moroccan politician after 'Zionist' Peres blocked from international conference in Marrakesh.

Morocco: Shimon Peres Branded a 'Child Killer'

Pro-Palestinian groups in Rabat call for the former President's arrest before an upcoming visit, claiming he is a 'terrorist.'

Moroccan Mother Arrested for Recruiting Women to ISIS

Recruiter arrested at a Spanish airport with 3 year-old son in tow in apparent attempt to leave for Syria.

ISIS Cell Recruiting Women Online Busted in Morocco

Cell in Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta used online propaganda to supply terrorists with wives and female laborers.

Egyptian Court Bans Annual Jewish Pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage honoring Moroccan rabbi Yacoub Abu Hasira was banned by an Egyptian court Monday following complaints from residents.

Morocco Arrests Five Would-Be Jihadis

Terror suspects sought to recruit fighters for ISIS, carry out attacks in Morocco inspired by Mohammed Merah.

ISIS Cell Nabbed Ahead of Morocco, France Attacks

French and Franco-Moroccan arrested as they planned attacks on banks and international companies, pushed ISIS propaganda.

Watch: Moroccan Poet Defends Zionism, Criticizes Arab Conquest

'Jews want the right to return to their homeland - Arabs want to establish a homeland at everyone else's expense', says controversial poet.

Watch: Moroccan Soccer Fans Chant Pro-ISIS Slogans

Fans miss the irony of supporting 'jihad' and the brutal 'Islamic State' group which opposes 'western' sports - like soccer.

Moroccan Poet: Arab World is Imperialist, 'Palestine' is Jewish

Outspoken poet angers Arab countrymen by provocatively quipping that Arabs 'are more Zionist than the Jews.'

Morocco: Rabbi Attacked 'Because of Gaza'

The rabbi of the Jewish community in Casablanca badly beaten as a retaliation by locals for Israel’s airstrikes in Gaza.

Documentary Focuses on Moroccan Jewry

French-Moroccan director examines Muslim-Jewish unity in Morocco, to great acclaim - and controversy.

Morocco: Organization Names 'Collaborators' with Israel

A Moroccan Jew who advises the King named by anti-Israel organization as a collaborator with Israel.

Arab League Summit Backs Abbas's Stubbornness in Talks

Middle East Muslim countries declare refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, as they grapple with regional conflicts.

Women's Rights Advance in Morocco

MPs in Morocco vote to ban antiquated loophole allowing men guilty of sexual assault to evade jail time if they marry their victims.

Muslim States Urge Greater International Pressure on Israel

Al-Quds Committee meeting in Morocco ends with calls for pressure on Israel to halt building in Judea and Samaria.

European Union Exploits Occupied Territories

The EU voted in favor of allowing its members to fish in the waters of occupied Western Sahara, drawing criticism over double standards.

Wanted Rabbi to be Expelled from Morocco

Moroccan king to expel Shuvu Banim leader, wanted in Israel for questioning in sex abuse case.

Moroccan Website Editor Arrested for Airing Al Qaeda Incitement

Moroccan police have raided the offices of a news website after an editor posted a link to a Al Qaeda video inciting terror in the country.

Jo Amar's Family: We'll Return to Israel

Son and grandson of famed singer, songwriter and chazan talk to Arutz Sheva, 4 years after his death.

Foreign Ministry Reminds: Even Moroccan MPs Need a Visa

Israel found itself reminding international journalists on Wednesday that even ‘friendly’ foreign Arab MPs must respect its border rules.

Bennett – We don't Bow our Heads before Turks

Economy and Trade Minister: "We lower our heads before no one, including Turks and Egyptians."

Post-Arab Spring Protesters Jailed for Violence in Morocco

Six people have been sent to prison for their part in post-Arab Sping riots in Morocco's southern tourist haven of Marrakesh.

Anti-US Violence Spreads Across Mideast Region

Anti-American violence is spreading across the Middle East, with mobs rioting at US missions in Tunisia, Sudan and Morocco.

Moroccan Leaders Apologize for Inviting Jew to Gathering

Morocco’s leading political party apologized for inviting a Jew to a political gathering; has not apologized for inviting Hamas leader.

Heavy Fighting in Syrian Capital

Heavy fighting has been reported in the heart of Damascus, with the main highway to the south of the country severed.

Rabbi Eliyahu Shriki Dies at 90

Rabbi Eliyahu Shriki, a leading figure in the Moroccan Israeli world, has died at age 90.

5,000 Jews Gather in Morocco for Pilgrimage

About 5,000 Jews gather to pray for peace at sanctuaries and gravesites in Morocco.

Royal Condolences to Otzar HaTorah from King of Morocco

The King of Morocco sent emissaries with royal condolences to a school in Toulouse where a jihadist murdered a rabbi and Jewish children.

Jew Beaten to Death with Hammer in Morocco

An elderly Jewish man was murdered by an unknown attacker with a hammer Monday in the city of Fez.

Israeli Flag Burned, Diplomat Rushed Out of Morocco

Thousands of protesters burned Israeli flags in Morocco and protested the presence of an Israeli diplomat, threatening his safety.

Moroccan King Honors Orthodox Rabbi

Orthodox rabbi Rabbi Raphael Benchimol of the Manhattan Sephardic Congregation was honored by the king of Morocco.

Morocco Has New Government

King Mohammed VI swore in a new government Tuesday after 35 days of coalition talks.

Morocco Gets Islamist Cabinet

Islamist PJD Heads Four Party Coalition with Palace Nominees

After 35 days of negotiations Morocco has an Islamic led government. Key defense portfolios are out of the Islamists hands.

GCC Eyeing Egypt in Caliphate Drive

The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council has added Egypt to the list of countries it may induct as it moves towards confederation.

Tunisia Extends State of Emergency

The nation that gave birth to the Jasmine Revolution and the Arab Spring has just extended its state of emergency for the rest of the year.

Islamist Party Set to Win Morocco Elections

Morocco becomes second country after Tunisia where post-Arab Spring elections end in win for Islamists.

Jewish Candidate Eyes Morocco Parliament

58-year-old Maguy Kakon is a Jewish woman running in the elections in Morocco. Will there be any change in the country?

Body of Moroccan Torah Sage Brought Home to Jerusalem

The body of Morrocan Torah sage Rabbi Reuven Ajeyani, has been reinterred in Jerusalem 70 years after his passing in Sefrou.

Morocco Terrorist Given Death Sentence

Moroccan court gives death sentence to suspect in a Marrakesh cafe bombing which killed an Israeli women and her Jewish husband.

Moroccan Protesters Call to Boycott Elections

Thousands of people gathered in Casablanca, where they demonstrated against the government and threatened to boycott the upcoming elections.

Morocco Pro-Democracy Protests Resume

After a few months of silence, thousands of Moroccans take to the street and call for greater political reforms.

Freedom of the Press Cut in Morocco

Controversial Moroccan journalist sentenced to one year in prison and fined for writing articles that angered the government.

Morocco Victims Identified as Masoud and Michal Zikri

Two victims of the bombing in Morocco have been identified as Masoud Zikri and Israeli citizen Michal Zikri. They are survived by a young son.

Jewish Couple Killed in Morocco Terror Attack

An Israeli woman and her husband are confirmed to have been killed in Thursday's terror attack on a Moroccan café.

Moroccan Monarch Announces Constitutional Reforms

In deference to the demands of protesters, Morocco will revise its constitution for the first time in 15 years.

Five Israelis Hurt in Morocco Tour Bus Accident

The Israelis were on an organized tour when the side of a truck came loose and struck their bus.

Moroccan Royal Snub Nixes Visit by Peres

Moroccan King Mohammed says President Shimon Peres is a welcome friend—but some other time—like when Israel agrees to freeze building for Jews.

Arrests in Morocco Show Gaza is a Regional Terror Export Center

Moroccan security forces capture 11-member terrorist cell headed by a Gaza-based PA Arab aligned with the international al-Qaeda terrorist group.