Morocco
Moroccan Activist Sentenced to Two Years for Anti-Israel Facebook Posts
A member of Al Adl Wal Ihssane known for his opposition to the normalization of relations with Israel sees his sentence confirmed on appeal.
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Normalization Morocco Israel
Morocco
Moroccan Islamist Activist Jailed for Facebook Posts Critical of Saudi Arabia
The Khouribga Court of Appeal has upheld the one-year prison sentence of an Islamist activist for "defamation". The accused receives this sentence for his publications on the Gaza war, deemed offensive towards Saudi Arabia.
Morocco
Algeria Claims Morocco Escalates Media Attacks Following Israel Ties
Algeria accuses Morocco of waging a media war against it, which would have taken on serious proportions after the normalization of diplomatic relations between the kingdom and Israel.
Morocco
Israel Resumes Construction of New Embassy in Moroccan Capital
Israel is resuming the construction of the future building that will house its embassy in Rabat.
Morocco
Israeli Knesset Speaker Influences Paraguay's Support for Moroccan Sahara
The Speaker of the Knesset, Amir Ohana, son of Moroccan-origin parents, played a major role in the decision taken last November by the Paraguayan Senate to support Morocco’s sovereignty and the Moroccan autonomy initiative, reveal Israeli media.
Morocco
Morocco Extradites Bombing Suspect to Israel in Unprecedented Move
Suspected of having placed an explosive device near a building of the Israeli Ministry of Health in Nazareth in 2022, Nassim Qalibat was extradited from Morocco to Israel. After fleeing to Morocco following the incident, Qalibat was arrested by Moroccan authorities in January 2023 at Israel’s request. The extradition, which took place last month, marks a legal precedent as there is no extradition agreement between the two countries.
Morocco
Morocco: Mobilization Against the Visit of Moroccan Journalists to Israel
Dozens of people demonstrated on Tuesday on the "Bab Lamrissa" square in the city of Salé, in support of Palestine and against normalization with Israel, whose war and genocide crimes in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon they denounce.
Morocco
Yossi Ben David, of Moroccan origin, at the Israeli liaison office in Rabat
While there have been strong criticisms of the Israeli offensive in Gaza and the Moroccan position firmly opposing it, Israel has appointed a new head for its liaison office in Rabat.
Morocco
Moroccan University Cancels Israeli Academic's Visit Amid Student Protests
Faced with an unprecedented outcry, the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has decided to cancel the conference of the Israeli academic Michael Bronstein. This decision comes after several days of student demonstrations.
Morocco
US Recognition of Moroccan Sahara Faces Ongoing Criticism, Politician Claims Deception
Nearly four years later, the American recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara in exchange for the normalization of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel continues to be the subject of criticism.
Morocco
Houthi Leader Slams Morocco's Ties with Israel, Praises Anti-Normalization Protests
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the leader of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, has harshly criticized Morocco’s position on the Palestinian cause. He also praised the Moroccans who are expressing their opposition to the normalization of relations between the kingdom and Israel.
Morocco
Moroccan University Faces Backlash Over Students' Israel Trip Amid Gaza Conflict
Students from Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane have launched a petition to demand the banning of the return of students who recently traveled to Tel Aviv with a delegation of pro-Israelis to participate in an activity.