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.

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Uruguay v Cape Verde - Fans gather in Praia - Praia, Cape Verde - June 21, 2026 Cape Verde fans pose for a photograph during the match screening
General Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command (2nd-R) inspects a guard of honour with Moroccan General Mohamed Berrid (R) ahead of their meeting as part of the annual African Lion joint exercise in Agadir on May 7, 2026.

Gaza Board of Peace prepares for Cyprus summit as first Moroccan contingent deploys - analysis

Former Head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen attends a Menorah lighting ceremony on the sixth night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, at the great synagogue in Tel Aviv, December 30, 2024.

Mossad rehearsed 2018 Iran nuclear archives raid in Africa, former chief Yossi Cohen reveals

Moroccan officers join Gaza stabilization force planning in Israel.

Morocco, Albania, and Greece join Gaza International Stabilization Force for Phase II peacekeeping


Rabbi Pinto bids farewell in tears to five Breslov disciples killed in a car accident in morocco


Five Israelis from Safed killed in fatal car accident in Morocco

The five killed were residents of Safed, and were all Breslov Hasidim, two of whom had families, according to Israeli media.

View of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, on May 2, 2018.

Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto to his disciples: The grave of Rabbi David Levy zt”l works miracles


Moroccan publisher Ahmed Charai responds to threats from PJD Moroccan party for pro-Israel views

We have always called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, firmly rejecting all forms of violence or extremism, whether stemming from nations, groups, or political parties" says Charai.

 Ahmed Charai

'This is Auschwitz': Hundreds defy Amsterdam protest ban in solidarity with antisemitic attackers

On Sunday afternoon, the city of Amsterdam posted on X that protesters who defied the ban would be arrested.

 Anti-Israel protesters arrived in troves "in solidarity" with Thursday's pogrom in Amsterdam.

Moroccan Court to review complaint against 'mercenary' Israeli soldier for war crimes

The lawyers claimed that during his service in Gaza, the soldier "committed numerous massacres and crimes against humanity."

  An IDF soldier secures a tunnel underneath Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. This photograph, taken on November 22, 2023, was the Pulitzer Prize Winner for Breaking News Photography.

Ask the King of Morocco: This is the most luxurious hotel in the world

Ask the King of Morocco: The most luxurious hotel in the world, Royal Mansour Marrakesh, wins "Best Hospitality Experience" for 2024. A private palace awaits you!

 Royal Mansour Hotel

A great leader: Growth of Morocco under King Mohammed VI's 25-year-rule - opinion

Over 25 years under King Mohammed VI’s leadership, Morocco has seen steady progress as an emerging player on the international stage.

 KING MOHAMMED VI of Morocco meets with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, during a state-visit reception in Abu Dhabi, last year.

Freed journalists call for release of all prisoners of conscience in Morocco

The journalists thanked the king for "putting an end to our nightmare" and allowing them to reunite with their families.

King Mohammed VI of Morocco reviews a guard of honour at the National palace during his state visit to Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, November 19, 2016

From Essaouira to Latin America: Reviving the Moroccan Jewish Diaspora’s rich history

'These exchanges culminated in a collective commitment to strengthen bonds between Jewish communities across Latin America and their historical roots in Morocco.'

 JACOB MARRACHE presents to the director of Bayt Dakira Ghita Rabouli the book resulting from his project transcribing ‘beit din’ ledger books from Essaouira dating from 1919 to the 1960s.