Morocco
Cape Verde, the FIFA World Cup 2026 underdog with unexpected Moroccan Jewish roots
According to the Cape Verde Jewish Heritage Project, Sephardi Jews from Morocco and Gibraltar settled in Cabo Verde in the mid-19th century, after Portugal abolished the Inquisition in 1821.
Gaza Board of Peace prepares for Cyprus summit as first Moroccan contingent deploys - analysis
Mossad rehearsed 2018 Iran nuclear archives raid in Africa, former chief Yossi Cohen reveals
Morocco, Albania, and Greece join Gaza International Stabilization Force for Phase II peacekeeping
Shin Bet stalls restart of Israel–Morocco flights, despite transport ministry's green light
A spokesperson for Israir confirmed that the company submitted a request to the Shin Bet several weeks ago to renew the Tel Aviv–Morocco route.
Israel stands to benefit as UN affirms Morocco’s sovereignty in Western Sahara - opinion
The UN’s decision to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara signals a strategic shift that could be beneficial to Israel.
Jewish Moroccan anti-Israel activist and BDS Morocco founder, Sion Assidon, dies aged 77
Jewish Moroccan activist and BDS Morocco founder Sion Assidon died Friday at 77 after months in a coma following a fall, though the movement claims he was attacked for his anti-Zionist activism.
Netanyahu hails Moroccan king for UN resolution backing Western Sahara autonomy plan
“I wish to congratulate His Majesty King Mohammed VI for the endorsement by the UN Security Council of a resolution which supports Morocco’s autonomy plan," Netanyahu said.
UN calls for Western Sahara talks based on Morocco's autonomy plan
Western Sahara, a tract of desert the size of Britain, has been the scene of Africa's longest-running territorial dispute since colonial power Spain left in 1975 and Morocco annexed the territory.
Moroccan border guards mocked tourist who left passport on plane
Scottish traveler Rebecca McCarry said Moroccan police laughed at her and warned she could wait five days for a deportation flight.
'Allah is lesbian' shirt sees feminist jailed for 30 months in Morocco, courts cite harm to Islam
Ibtissame Lachgarwas also ordered to pay a fine of 50,000 Moroccan dirhams (approximately $5,500).
Egypt revives NATO-style Arab force plan after Israeli strike in Qatar - report
Egypt is pushing to revive a NATO-style Arab military force for rapid defense in case of attacks. The proposal gains traction ahead of an Arab summit, with Cairo seeking regional support.
Morocco completes trial of Israeli Extra guided missile
Data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows that Israel was Morocco's third largest source of defense imports between 2019 and 2023
Unearthed in Morocco's Atlas Mountains: a 165-million-year-old 'porcupine' dinosaur
The unique and striking neck armor of Spicomellus Afer must have been energetically expensive to form and carry, suggesting it served a display function rather than practical use.
