Israel, Morocco agree to open embassies, step up cooperation after US talks
- Israel and Morocco have agreed to open embassies in their respective countries following a meeting between their top diplomats and the United States ambassador to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday.
- Issued on: 17/09/2026 - 14:30 2 min Reading time The two countries established ties in 2020 as part of the US-led Abraham Accords, under which several Arab states normalised relations with Israel.
- Under that arrangement, Morocco restored official relations with Israel, while the United States recognised Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
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- Israel and Morocco have agreed to open embassies in their respective countries following a meeting between their top diplomats and the United States ambassador to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday.
- Issued on: 17/09/2026 - 14:30 2 min Reading time The two countries established ties in 2020 as part of the US-led Abraham Accords, under which several Arab states normalised relations with Israel.
- Under that arrangement, Morocco restored official relations with Israel, while the United States recognised Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
Sources: RFI