Sport
Kickboxing Champion Badr Hari Condemns Gaza Bombings, Calls for Ceasefire
Moroccan kickboxing champion Badr Hari speaks out again on the war between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement.
Topic
Palestine
Morocco
Morocco Denies Banning Mosque Discussions on Palestine, Calls Document 'False'
The document reporting a supposed ban on Moroccan preachers from addressing the situation in Palestine in mosques is false, categorically denied by the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs .
France
Paris Court Overturns Ban on Pro-Palestinian Protest, Hundreds Rally
While Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin requested the banning of a demonstration in support of Palestine currently at war with Israel, the Paris court authorized it at the last minute. "Allah Akbar," the protesters chanted in Place de la République.
Sport
Mainz Suspends Dutch Player El Ghazi Over Pro-Palestine Post, Refuses Apology
After his suspension following a message supporting Palestine currently at war with Israel, the adventure of Dutch player of Moroccan origin Anwar El Ghazi at Mainz could come to an end. While his club asked him to apologize, he refuses and leaves Germany for the Netherlands.
Sport
Bayern Munich Resolves Controversy Over Mazraoui's Pro-Palestinian Social Media Posts
Bayern Munich has taken measures to close the controversy surrounding Moroccan player Noussair Mazraoui following his support for Palestine.
France
Misspelled Sign Sparks Controversy: Halal Restaurant Mistaken for Hamas Reference
At a time when the war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage, a missing letter almost led to the closure of a halal fast-food restaurant in Valence, in the Drôme region.
Sport
Bayern's Mazraoui Absent from Training Amid Palestine Post Controversy
Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui did not participate in the collective training with the rest of the Bayern team on Thursday. Some mention an injury while others talk about a sanction after the controversy over Palestine.
Sport
Mainz 05 Suspends Striker Anwar El Ghazi Over Israel-Palestine Comments
Mainz 05 (Germany) has excluded Dutch striker Anwar El Ghazi from the team for what his club calls an "intolerable position" on the conflict between Israel and Palestine, after the footballer of Moroccan origin claimed that the Israeli state was committing "genocide" in the Gaza Strip.
Morocco
Israel Approves Morocco's Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza Amid Crisis
Israel gives Morocco the green light to send humanitarian and medical aid to the population of Gaza and the Palestinian people. Since the surprise and spectacular attack by Hamas and the retaliation of the Hebrew state, calls and negotiations to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, under Israeli blockade, via Egypt are multiplying.
Morocco
Morocco Faces Pressure to Sever Ties with Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
In reaction to the brutality of Israel during the second Intifada, which broke out in 2000, and the rise of Moroccan opposition, Morocco had cut ties with the Hebrew state. Will Rabat once again break its relations with Tel Aviv after the surprise and spectacular attack by the Hamas movement and the Israeli retaliation?
Sport
Bayern Munich to Meet with Mazraoui Over Controversial Social Media Posts
Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui could be reprimanded by Bayern Munich. After his stance on the war between the Palestinian Hamas movement and Israel, the German club has contacted the 25-year-old player who is currently in Africa with the Moroccan team playing this Tuesday against Liberia as part of the 2023 CAN qualifiers.
Sport
French Muslim Athletes Face Backlash Over Pro-Palestinian Statements Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
In France, the positions taken by Muslim players on the surprise and spectacular attack by Hamas and Israel’s retaliation are annoying a fringe of the political class. Legal proceedings could be brought against some of them.