Morocco confirmed Thursday it would resume diplomatic relations with Israel “with minimal delay” and lauded as “historic” a decision by Washington to recognise Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara region. Following a telephone call between US President Donald Trump and King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan ruler said his country would “resume official contacts…. and diplomatic relations with minimal delay” with Israel, according to a statement by the royal palace. He also announced that Rabat would also develop technological and trade ties with Tel Aviv, as well as allow direct fli…
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ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) applauded the Kingdom of Morocco’s historic decision today agreeing to fully normalize relations with the State of Israel. This agreement is especially significant given the longstanding heritage of the Jewish community in Morocco, including an important community there today and hundreds of thousands of Jews around the world with Moroccan family roots, especially in Israel.
“I commend Moroccan, Israeli, and American leaders for reaching this historic milestone,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director. “Just two days ago I had the pleasure to write to the King of Morocco commending him for the inclusion of positive educational materials in the Kingdom’s latest public school curriculum regarding the significance of the Moroccan Jewish community. I look forward to this accord fostering warm societal engagements between Moroccan and Israelis, in addition to productive ties between their governments.”
Carole Nuriel, the Director of ADL’s Israel Office, added: “As a descendant of Moroccan Jews – both my parents were born and raised in Rabat – I’m personally moved by this historic step. Having grown up on stories of close relationships between Jews and Muslims in Morocco, I believe the establishment of diplomatic relationships between Israel and Morocco will be a continuation of this positive heritage.”