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Morocco

News Briefs / France / Business and Economy / North African States

Report: Morocco Buy Artillery from Israel Instead of France

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Technical failures convinced Rabat to switch from government-owned KNDS France to Elbit's ATMOS 2000 system.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / North African States

Moroccan Jailed for Criticizing Peace with Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Said Boukioud was jailed for Facebook posts denouncing the Abraham Accords “in a way that could be interpreted as criticism of the king."

Israel / News Briefs / Turkey / North African States / Cyprus / Greece

Netanyahu Delays Trips to Cyprus, Turkey Following Surgery

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu underwent a cardiac pacemaker implantation procedure at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan overnight Saturday.

Featured / Analysis

Israel’s Recognition of Morocco's Western Sahara a Blow to Iran

By Israel Kasnett

Israel’s decision also holds immense significance due to its direct impact on the activities of Iran and its proxy Hezbollah in North Africa, disrupting their efforts to establish roots and expand their presence in the region.

Featured / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / North African States

Moroccan King Invites PM Netanyahu to Visit Morocco

By Jewish Press News Desk

The invitation was sent in a warm, personal letter in which the king of Morocco thanked the State of Israel for its recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / North African States

Israel Appoints First-Ever Military Attache to Morocco

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Morocco normalized relations with Jerusalem as part of the Trump administration-brokered Abraham Accords.

Israel / Iran / Antisemitism / News Briefs / North African States

Iranians Walk Out as Israeli MK Urges Parliamentarians to Adopt Antisemitism Definition

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Danny Danon called on international lawmakers to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / North African States

Knesset Speaker Backs Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

Amir Ohana presented the head of the parliament in Rabat with the smallest Koran in the world, printed with Israeli nanotechnology.

Travel / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / North African States

Two Israeli Airlines Launch First Ever Direct Flights to Morocco

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Israir flight left Tel Aviv at 8:15 A.M. local time with about 100 people on board, including the Israeli businessman Rami Levi.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / North African States

Israel Signs Multimillion-Dollar Strategic Accord with Morocco

By Israel Hayom

“Beyond the important potential for additional trade, there are now infinite investment opportunities that Moroccan and Israeli private sectors can take advantage of,” says the president of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / North African States

El Al to Operate First Direct Israeli-Morocco El Al Flight on Dec. 22

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A joint U.S.-Israel delegation led by senior Trump adviser Jared Kushner and Israeli National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat will be aboard.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / North African States

Jewish, Pro-Israel Groups React to Morocco Agreeing to Normalize Ties with Israel

By Jackson Richman / JNS

Rabbi Yaakov Menken, managing director of the Coalition for Jewish Values, said “instead of a cold détente attained via surrender to unreasonable demands, these new agreements promote peace based upon common security needs and mutual medical, technological and financial benefits.”

Coronavirus / North African States

Stranded Israelis Extracted from Morocco to Israel in Secret Operation

By Israel Hayom

The rescue, spearheaded by Likud MK Nir Barkat, involved intense efforts by Israel’s National Security Council and the use of a Boeing 767 belonging to billionaire philanthropists Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson.

Gaza / Hamas / Palestinian Authority

Investigative Report: Mass Emigration from Gaza Threatens Future of PA

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Some 36,000 Gazans have left the Strip in recent months, with the majority heading to Europe.

Israel / News Briefs / Africa

Report: As Part of Growing Ties to Africa, Netanyahu May Visit Moroccan King

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Were the visit to occur, it would exemplify the initiative by Israel to improve relations with African countries, including Chad and Oman, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently visited.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / Hamas / Gulf States / UAE / North African States

Hamas Chief Trying Desperately to Get Arab Rulers' Attention to His Plight

By JNi.Media

Haniyeh's choice for his plea for is interesting, since the Kuwaiti and Moroccan leaders are among the least sympathetic to the plight of his people in the Arab world.

Headline / Politics / Global / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Sports

Israeli Bible Race Rejects Marathon Group's Boycott Arguing False Claim

By JNi.Media

Unlike the Greek Marathon, commemorating the run of a messenger to announce the victory of the Greek army over the invading Persians, the Israeli Bible Marathon commemorates a terrible defeat of the Israelites in the hand of the Philistines.

Featured / Middle East / Levant / The Muqata

Joke of the Week: Arab Countries Would Give Security Guarantees to Israel

By JoeSettler

Jordan's FM seems to have forgotten ISIS is knocking on his front and back door waiting to come in.

Featured / Headline / Terrorism / Middle East / Levant / US / UK / Travel / Islamists

In-flight Electronics Ban Due to iPad Bomb Plot

By Jewish Press News Desk

A plot was discovered to smuggle a bomb onto a plane in an iPad and blow it up

Terrorism / Politics / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Islamists / North African States

Morocco Bans Burqas, Probably for Security Reasons

By JNi.Media

Representatives of the Moroccan Interior Ministry visited markets to hand-deliver the written notices to vendors and tailors.

Jewish / Politics / Travel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Religion / North African States

Moroccan King Restores Jewish Names of Marrakech Ghetto

By JNi.Media

Established at the site of the sultan's stables, the Mellah was segregated for Jewish dwelling in 1558 by the Saadi dynasty which ruled Morocco from 1549 to 1659.

InDepth

Did Morocco Help Win Six Day War?

By Guest Author

Israel largely has Morocco to thank for its victory over its Arab enemies in the 1967 Six Day War, according to revelations by a former Israeli military intelligence chief.

Terrorism / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / ISIS

Analysis: Trump's Anti-Terror Plan Calls for Tough Immigrant Vetting, International Coalition Against ISIS

By JNi.Media

There was absolutely no new policy idea in the Trump speech Monday night, but there was an implied promise to encourage all levels of law enforcement to be less restrained in pursuing their targets.

Photo of the Day

Mimouna

By Photo of the Day

Moroccan Jews (and friends) celebrate Mimouna - the colorful Pesach after-party where chametz (leavened bread) is cooked and eaten alongside other Moroccan pastries and delicacies, and always with music. And here's the Ashkenazi version at Angel's Bakery:

Israel / Iran / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Islamists

Khamenei Tells the World How to Destroy Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

His new book is called "Palestine" a features a cover showing a map of "what used to be Israel" and with the word "Palestine" plastered over it.

News Briefs / France / Boycott / BDS / Business and Economy

Orange Apology Tour Arrives in Wrong 'Occupying' Country

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The French-based telecom company operates in an area of Azerbaijan that the United Nations and US consider occupied territory.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / North African States / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Rabbi Attacked in Morocco

By Jewish Press News Desk

A Moroccan rabbi was attacked on a street in Casablanca, Morocco in retaliation for Operation Protective Edge. According to the Hebrew-language Rotter newsflashes, Moroccan media reported that the attack happened on Friday as Rabbi Moshe Ohayon was walking to Shabbat services. The rabbi said he was approached by a local teenager, who asked if he […]

News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Sports / North African States

Moroccan Soccer Fed Protects Kids From Jews

By Jewish Press News Desk

Morocco’s national soccer federation stepped in at the last minute last week to protect innocent young Moroccans from the unbridled humiliation and degradation of playing against Israeli children. On May 27, Moroccan authorities announced they would pull two teams, made up of 11-year-olds and 13-year-olds, from the Kawkab Athletic Club Marrakech out of the Mondial […]

Middle East / Levant / Jewish / News Briefs

King of Morocco Asking Local Jews to Pray for Rain

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

When a Muslim king asks the Jews to pray for rain you know that the world is not so out of kilter.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Islamists

Morocco Busts Nationwide Terrorist Group

By Jewish Press News Desk

Moroccan officials said they have arrested more than 50 suspects in a bust on a nationwide “terrorist cell” that operated in 50 cities. The suspects included those “who have trained with terrorist organizations in the handling of various weapons and explosives,” Morocco’s interior ministry stated. One of those arrested formerly had been held on charges […]

Jewish / News Briefs / France

French Jewish Comedian Has Baby with Monaco Royal

By JTA

Monaco Royal Charlotte Casiraghi and the French Jewish comedian Gad Elmaleh embraced their first son. The baby, Raphael, was born Tuesday at Princess Grace Hospital Center in Monaco, the AFP news agency reported. “Charlotte Casiraghi and Gad Elmaleh are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Raphael, born in Monaco,” said a statement from the […]

News Briefs

Israelis Should Avoid Visiting Turkey, Govt. Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli government issued an unequivocal travel advisory on Monday warning Israelis to avoid visiting Turkey, a popular vacation destination for Israelis over the summer and during the upcoming Jewish holidays, Israel Hayom reported. The Prime Minister’s Office issued its routine semi-annual travel warning, formulated by the office’s Counterterrorism Bureau, stating that all non-essential visits […]

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Middle East / Levant / News Briefs / Islamists

IDF Intelligence Chief: Terror Organizations on the Rise

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

Hezbollah are currently training a 50,000-strong militia to fight the rebels in Syria – with hopes to recruit 50,000 more.

News Briefs / Islamists

Where are the Moslems Protesting and Rioting? (Map + List)

By Jewish Press News Desk

John Hudson has put together an interactive Google Map of sites around the work where Moslems are rioting. Click here for photos of the protests in Jerusalem and around Israel.   Jerusalem "Hundreds of Israeli Arabs protested outside Sha’ar Shchem (Damascus Gate) in Jerusalem on Friday. Four people were arrested as the crowd tried to […]

Israel

Int'l Festival Brings Morocco's Sacred Music to Jerusalem

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

The Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival recently brought a variety of musical traditions from different areas and faiths to Jerusalem.

Analysis

Radical Islam Spreading in Spain

By Soeren Kern

A recent survey conducted by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior provides additional insights into the beliefs of Muslims in Spain. Entitled "Values, Attitudes and Opinions of Muslim Immigrants," the report shows that more than half the Muslims in Spain consider themselves to be "very religious." Only 39% say they are opposed to establishment of Islamic Sharia law courts in Spain.

Lessons In Emunah

Zohara

By dvora

Zohara was born in Morocco. With her husband, she raised a large family. A busy woman, she always seemed to find time to help others in need. Her daughter, Aliza, told me of the many sleepless nights her mother spent nursing babies. That is not unusual in itself, were it not for the fact that many of the babies she nursed were not her own.

Rubin Reports

Rubin Reports: Being an Israeli and a Jew in 2012: Let's Face Reality Without Illusion, Shrug, and Move Forward

By Barry Rubin

It is the year 2012, people are walking around with smart phones and all sorts of undreamed of gadgets, the "Arab Spring" continues, and an African-American is president of the United States. Times have changed. Yet the hysterical hatred for Israel in the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslims in general has only increased; the philosophy of rejectionism is as strong as ever, or maybe even stronger.

News Briefs

Demand for Sharia Law in Libya Growing

By Jewish Press Staff

Islamist parties expected to fair well in upcoming Libyan elections.

Serials

Getzlight - Chapter I

By Ruchama Feuerman

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