Arab countries’ plans to normalize ties with Israel seem to be postponed to a later date. This is the message conveyed to Jared Kushner by the leaders of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
In a study published April 12, the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) addressed the impact of the novel coronavirus on Arab economies. Recalling the measures taken by Morocco and other states, the report highlights «great uncertainty as to the potential economic impact of the coronavirus» on these economies.
Conducted by the Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry, a debatable poll suggested that 41% of Moroccans are in favor of ties with Israel. This survey comes as Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to establish relations with Arab countries, including Morocco.
King Mohammed VI sent, Monday, a message to the attendees of the first Arab-European Summit, held currently in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. He urged in his message Arab countries to open up promising prospects for peaceful coexistence with the European Union.
According to an Israeli Mivtim’s researcher, ties between Morocco and Israel are warmer that the ones maintained with other Arab countries, such as Egypt and Jordan.
According to the latest edition of the regional think tank published yesterday, the democratic transition process has seen decline in 10 Arab countries. However, Morocco is leading the Arab Democracy Index 5 report for the fourth time in a row.