Moroccan Delegation’s Visit to Israel Sparks Controversy Amid Ongoing War on Gaza
Moroccan officials met with Israelis and joined settlement events, fueling anger over growing normalization.
Watan-In a visit that sparked angry reactions, a Moroccan delegation arrived in Israel, where they met with several Israeli officials and offered condolences to an Israeli family that lost members during the recent war on Gaza.
The delegation, which included prominent figures from Moroccan organizations, participated in events within Israeli settlements, which observers considered a new step in the normalization process between Morocco and Israeli occupation.
This visit coincided with the ongoing Israeli aggression against Palestinians, making it provoke a wave of anger among the public, especially with the participation of delegation members in seminars within Israel that discussed political issues related to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Some viewed these actions as a clear violation of the popular Moroccan stance in support of the Palestinian cause, as the country had previously witnessed protests rejecting normalization and supporting resistance.
Moroccan Delegation’s Visit to Israel Sparks Controversy
The visit included meetings with religious and political figures in Israel, as well as visits to areas controlled by the occupation forces, raising questions about the potential impact of this move on Moroccan-Palestinian relations. Reports also indicated that some participants in the delegation had previously appeared at other normalization events, confirming the trend toward strengthening cooperation with the occupation in various fields.
This development comes at a time of escalating tensions in the region, with Israeli violations against Palestinians continuing, placing Arab governments under difficult tests regarding their positions on the Palestinian cause. This visit may also cast a shadow on domestic relations in Morocco, where large sectors of society still reject any rapprochement with the occupation and maintain a stance supporting Palestinian rights.
Given these circumstances, the question remains about the impact of this step on the future of relations between Morocco and Israel, and how popular and political forces will react to these developments, especially in light of increasing international pressure to end the Israeli occupation and offer just solutions to the Palestinian cause.
