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In the Media: Pressure grows on Moroccan leaders over conflict in the Middle East

Posted On 2 November 2023

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US World & News Report discusses the public pressure and protests in Morocco and other Arab nations in response to Israel’s war with Hamas. Tens of thousands of people in Morocco have demonstrated in support of the Palestinians, and there are demands to reverse agreements formalizing ties with Israel. The protests have put governments in a dilemma, as they have enjoyed benefits from closer ties with Israel, but the public sentiment is against it. The Abraham Accords, which facilitated closer relations with Israel, marked a significant diplomatic achievement for Morocco. While the protests may not lead to the overturning of normalization, they serve as a “safety valve” to temper public outrage. Article here.

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