Abraham Accords Progress: Israel and Morocco Exchange Ambassadors
Israel and Morocco agreed to exchange ambassadors and open full embassies at a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz in New York on Wednesday.
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Algeria Antagonizes France with Controversial Arrest, Deluge of Antisemitic ‘Hate’ Content Online
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Wednesday that his government is meeting to prepare a response to the “hostile posture” adopted by Algeria.
Algeria Closes Airspace to Morocco amid Rising Tensions
The Algerian government announced on Wednesday that its airspace will no longer be open to civilian or military aircraft from Morocco, the latest development in a growing dispute between the neighboring nations.
PICS: Estimate of Migrants Involved In Major EU Border Breach Rises to 6,000
(AFP) — Spain’s prime minister vowed to “restore order” in the North African enclave of Ceuta on Tuesday after a record 6,000 migrants reached its beaches from Morocco, raising diplomatic tensions between Madrid and Rabat.
At Least 5,000 Illegal Migrants Break Into Spain in One Day
MADRID (AP) – At least 5,000 Moroccans, a third of whom were presumed to be minors according to Spanish authorities, swam and used inflatable boats Monday to cross into Ceuta, the largest number of migrant arrivals in a single day into Spain’s enclave in northern Africa.
Trump: U.S. Should Recognize Moroccan Claims over Western Sahara After Israel Accord
Soon after announcing the Moroccan government’s historic recognition of Israel on Thursday as part of his Abraham Accords initiative, U.S. President Donald Trump mused on Twitter that the United States should acknowledge Morocco’s claim of sovereignty over Western Sahara.
Report: Netanyahu Seeking State Visit to Morocco Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to arrange a state visit to Morocco just before Israelis go to the polls in April 9 elections, according to a report in a Moroccan media outlet.
Exclusive — Morocco FM to Breitbart News: We Support Trump on Iran, Need America’s Help
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita told Breitbart News last Wednesday that the Kingdom of Morocco supports the Trump administration’s policies towards Iran.
Caroline Glick: U.S. Should Support Morocco Against Iran
Events in Morocco present the U.S. with an array of opportunities to secure a series of gains in northern and western Africa, as well as in Europe and beyond, as it seeks to curb Iranian power.
