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Israeli paytanim from the Center for Andalusian Culture and Piyyut perform alongside Moroccan musicians and a children’s choir during the Three Religions Festival in Essaouira, Morocco, February 2026

On one stage in Morocco: Israeli, Muslim and Christian piyyut singers perform together

Israeli paytanim join Muslim and Christian artists in rare post-war performance, culminating in a historic joint rendition of Rabbi David Buzaglo’s Ach Bekh Moladeti

ynet Global | 02.25.26

Morocco’s 'Gaza gamble': why Rabat is sending troops to the strip

Analysis: Morocco has pledged troops and police to a post-war stabilization force in Gaza, aiming to curb Iranian influence and deepen ties with Washington while seeking stronger backing for its sovereignty over Western Sahara

Amine Ayoub | 02.21.26

קרב בין פיראטים ברברים לבין מלחים בריטיים

Jewish Pirates? The untold story

After Spain’s 1492 expulsion, Sephardic Jews scattered across the Mediterranean and Atlantic, serving as privateers, spies and merchants in Ottoman, Dutch and Caribbean wars against Spain

Liran Friedmann | 02.17.26

Under the radar: Arkia quietly flew charter flights to Morocco despite wartime ban

Despite a Shin Bet and Transportation Ministry ban since October 2023, Arkia has operated occasional charter flights to Morocco with special approvals, including recent flights carrying Israelis to a pilgrimage honoring Rabbi Yitzchak Abuchatzerah

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.01.26

Outrage in Morocco after Israeli flag raised near Algerian border

During an organized tour in Morocco, an Israeli tourist waved the Israeli flag near the border with Algeria; Algerians responded by raising Palestinian flags, sparking backlash online, while the Israeli guide said the group was warmly received

Lior Ben Ari | 01.24.26

From artichokes to asparagus: ‘Vegetable wizard’ brings Moroccan roots from the field to Israel’s fine dining

No matter what vegetable you give Chef Dudu Ben Abu, he'll find a way to make it into a creative dish at his restaurant Amaya in Rehovot; he crafts bold, seasonal dishes inspired by his roots, resilience and love for vibrant local produce.

Amir Kaminer | 01.21.26

The Israel-Morocco axis: why the 2026 military pact is the death of the old Maghreb

Analysis: As Morocco hosts AFCON, it is quietly reshaping regional security, deepening military ties with Israel, drawing US interest and positioning itself as the West’s key security partner in North Africa

Amine Ayoub | 01.13.26

Morocco honors Israeli researcher for advancing intercultural dialogue

Amid Arab-Israeli tensions, Morocco’s Culture Ministry-backed Forum Salam is honoring Israeli researcher Einat Levi, a 15-year resident of Morocco; 'It touches me deeply; this sends a clear message about Morocco's stance toward Israel'

Smadar Perry | 12.29.25

Moroccan official hails Israel partnership, eyes Africa cooperation

Five years after normalization with Israel, Moroccan official Khaled al Fatawi says relations remain strong despite regional turmoil, citing economic growth, Jewish heritage protection and a shared vision for cooperation across Africa

Alexandra Lukash | 12.23.25

Cheaper flights, new destinations: Israeli tourism trends for 2026

Airfares are set to drop in 2026 as flight supply outpaces demand, with hotel prices in Israel also falling; Eshet Tours highlights Greece, the Balkans, Central Asia, Morocco and the Far East as top destinations in a shifting travel landscape

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.22.25

Morocco’s road to the World Cup paved with large-scale culling of stray dogs

Ahead of the 2030 World Cup, Morocco aims to clear its streets of stray dogs, with authorities projecting the elimination of 99 percent of them through shootings, poisonings and other brutal methods, as outrage grows but intervention remains absent

Zeev Avrahami | 12.22.25

King Mohammed V returning from exile in November 1955, accompanied by the three rabbis of Meknès

'God bless Sidna': Why Jews revere Morocco’s kings

For centuries, Moroccan monarchs safeguarded Jewish communities in times of crisis and elevated their heritage in national life; for many Moroccan Israelis, that loyalty—and gratitude—remains powerfully alive today

Adil Faouzi | 11.21.25

מרוקו חגיגה חגיגות החלטה ב מועצת הביטחון האו"ם או"ם ריבונות סהרה המערבית

Morocco celebrates UN decision backing autonomy plan for Western Sahara

The UN Security Council endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan as the most viable path to resolve the 50-year Western Sahara dispute, prompting celebrations in Rabat. The Polisario Front, backed by Algeria, rejected the decision as legitimizing occupation.

Lior Ben Ari | 11.02.25

Jewish heritage site to be restored in Morocco, while authorities demolish synagogue in Algeria

Morocco to convert historic Dar Moulay Hachem in Demnat into a center for Hebrew culture, part of a state-backed effort to preserve Jewish memory; in contrast, Algeria razes 19th-century synagogue in Algiers citing safety concerns

Lior Ben Ari | 10.26.25

הפגנה בקזבלנקה שבמרוקו בדרישה לשירותים ציבוריים טובים יותר

Discord emerges as organizing tool for Arab Gen Z protesters

With over 210,000 members, Morocco’s Gen Z 212 group uses the app to demand reforms; platform draws praise from activists, concern from governments as political use spreads across the region

Lior Ben Ari | 10.24.25

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