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Morocco acquires Israeli satellite in $1 billion deal, proving Abraham Accords remain resilient
The north African country signed the deal with Israel’s state-owned aerospace manufacturer this week
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Morocco's invitation to Netanyahu is another positive sign for Middle East relations
Fifty years ago they fought in the Yom Kippur War - now, thanks to the Abraham Accords, they are developing a partnership
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World Jewish Relief launches Morocco earthquake emergency appeal
Morocco was hit by the country’s deadliest earthquake in six decades, with the death toll now at 2,000
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Israel prepares to send aid to earthquake-hit Morocco as death toll passes 2,000
The North African country was struck by the biggest earthquake in its history on Friday night
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The Jewish grandmother who believes she is a daughter of an Arab king
Jane Benzaquen has launched a legal case to establish that the late King Hassan II of Morocco was her father
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Magical Mogador
Step back in time in Essaouira to find a history of tolerance in the Moroccan port city
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Israel-Morocco Sahara deal can unlock new era of peace
This week's announcement will accelerate people-to-people peace and understanding between the two nations
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Netanyahu to make first official visit to Morocco
The invitation came after Israel officially recognized Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara region
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The professional storyteller telling tales of peace
When Sef Townsend dug up his Jewish roots, he found his calling in life
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The sound of Jerusalem where east meets west
The creator of a unique Israeli musical institution explains how it is blending jazz with Moroccan songs
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It’s odd to be backing same team at the World Cup as Hamas, say Moroccan Jews
Some tell the JC of their pride at the team reaching the semi-final this week, others voice unease over the team identifying itself so prominently with the Palestinian cause
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Morocco accused of breaching FIFA rules by waving Palestinian flags at World Cup
The football governing body's code prohibits political and religious displays
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Moroccan etrog exports boom thanks to Abraham Accords
Exports of the fruit required for Succot prayers leapt by 10 per cent this year
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Marrakech: City of stories
Head to Marrakech to discover how historic traditions are getting a new lease of life
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