Morocco’s pro-Palestine protests challenge Rabat’s deepening Israel ties
Summary
Pro-Palestine protests have taken place in many Moroccan cities, opposing the government's growing diplomatic ties with Israel. These protests come after Morocco and Israel agreed to upgrade their diplomatic missions to full embassies and expand cooperation.Key Facts
- Protests happened in cities like Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakesh, Tangier, Fez, Agadir, and others.
- The Moroccan Front for Supporting Palestine and Against Normalisation led a three-day protest ending on September 27.
- Morocco and Israel plan to exchange ambassadors and enhance relations, including economic agreements and more direct flights.
- Moroccan authorities restricted some protests, banning events and detaining more than a dozen participants in Tangier.
- Morocco restored relations with Israel in December 2020 under the US-brokered Abraham Accords.
- Opponents of the deal say Morocco’s support for Palestine conflicts with the diplomatic ties with Israel.
- Public anger grew, especially due to the war in Gaza, creating a gap between government policy and public opinion.
- Morocco officially supports a Palestinian state, despite its expanding ties with Israel.
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