The dean of the Faculty of Science in Casablanca refused to hand over an award to an outstanding student for wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh, prompting protests from the audience and forcing him to leave the graduation ceremony.
At the height of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, a Moroccan delegation visited the Hebrew state and met with a number of officials. A visit that sparked widespread criticism in the kingdom.
Palestinian singer Saint Levant, real name Marwan Abdelhamid, ignited crowds at the 25th Gnaoua Festival in Essaouira with a powerful and politically charged performance. His music transcends cultural barriers, becoming a powerful tool to denounce the injustices faced by the Palestinian people.
Trade between Morocco and Israel increased by 64% during the first five months of 2024, even as tensions remained high following the Israeli war on Gaza in October 2023.
An Israeli institute warns the Netanyahu government against a reaction from Morocco to the daily massacres committed against Palestinians, fearing a response similar to that of Rabat in 2000, following the first Intifada.