Normalization with Israel was not among the topics discussed, Thursday, in Morocco by the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, a US senior official said. His comments came respond to presistent reports suggesting that Israel is «close to establishing official ties with Rabat».
In a video shared online and relayed by several newspapers, anti-normalization activists claimed that the Ait Faska Holocaust Memorial was not «entirely demolished» by the authorities. But to the man behind the project, the installations left in the property are just a replica of a movie’s imaginary monument.
The Arab Development Council for Women and Business announced, Tuesday, that it has stripped Moroccan poet Bouchrail Echchaoui of honor, after realizing that she visited Israel.
According to Israeli researcher Einat Levi, Morocco and Israel have a unique relationship. Israel hosts the second largest Diaspora in the world while the Kingdom maintains historical and cultural ties with Moroccan Jews living there.
On its Facebook page, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced that a Moroccan delegation that includes engineers, movie directors, writers and businessmen is currently visiting the Jewish state. Members of the group will meet Israeli officials and visit a series of Islamic holy sites.
Married in Israel, a Moroccan couple can’t get their marriage legally recognized by the kingdom. A court in Sefrou refused to validate the marriage, ruling that Israel is an «unrecognized entity».
Hosted by Agadir, the Judo Grand Prix was attended by an Israeli delegation. This participation caused controversy as the Israeli Hatikva was played when the Israeli athletes received their medals.
Israeli spokesperson tweeted defending the journalists who visited Tel Aviv while denouncing the criticism they have been subjected to.
Months after the US president announced his intention to relocate the American embassy in Tel Aviv, an Arab media delegation of nine people, including five Moroccan journalists, decided to visit Israel.