Morocco Postpones Meeting with Arab Allies Israel in Response to Bloodshed in Palestinian West Bank

Morocco Postpones Meeting with Israeli Arab Allies in Response to West Bank Bloodshed

Jakarta – Morocco has announced the postponement of a meeting with its Arab allies, including Israel, which was scheduled to take place this summer. The decision comes in response to the recent bloodshed in the Palestinian West Bank.

According to reports from AFP on Friday (24/6/2023), last year’s meeting between Israel and its Arab allies brought together Israel’s foreign minister and top diplomats from Bahrain, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Morocco. However, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita expressed hope that the meeting could still be continued at a later date when conditions are more “favorable”.

This annual meeting, which was only in its second year, was already postponed this spring due to previous violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Bourita stated, “There have been attempts to organize it over the summer. Unfortunately, there is a political context that could prevent this meeting from producing the results we hoped for.”

In response to Rabat’s decision, an Israeli foreign ministry spokesman told AFP that they were “not responding”. It is worth noting that Morocco normalized its relations with Israel in December 2020 as part of a deal that also saw the United States recognize its unilateral annexation of the disputed Western Sahara. However, the deal faced domestic criticism as the Palestinian cause still enjoys broad public support in the North African country.

The postponement of the meeting reflects the escalating tensions and violence in the West Bank, which have resulted in numerous casualties and raised concerns among the international community. The situation remains volatile, and the hope for a peaceful resolution between Israelis and Palestinians seems increasingly distant.

Morocco’s decision to delay the meeting highlights the country’s commitment to addressing the ongoing conflict and its desire for a more conducive environment to achieve meaningful results. As the situation in the West Bank continues to heat up, it remains to be seen when the meeting between Morocco and its Arab allies, including Israel, will eventually take place.

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How does the postponement of the meeting by Morocco indicate its recognition of the escalating tensions and violence in the region

Morocco Delays Meeting with Israeli Arab Allies in Wake of West Bank Violence

Jakarta – In response to the recent bloodshed in the Palestinian West Bank, Morocco has made the decision to postpone a meeting with its Arab allies, including Israel. The meeting, which was scheduled for this summer, is now on hold until conditions are more favorable.

Last year’s meeting brought together Israel’s foreign minister and top diplomats from Bahrain, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Morocco. However, with the current political context and escalating violence, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita expressed hope that the meeting could still take place at a later date.

This annual gathering, in its second year, was previously postponed this spring due to tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. Bourita stated, “There have been attempts to organize it over the summer. Unfortunately, there is a political context that could prevent this meeting from producing the results we hoped for.”

The decision by Rabat to delay the meeting underscores its commitment to addressing the ongoing conflict and its desire for a conducive environment to achieve meaningful results. The situation in the West Bank remains volatile, and the prospects for a peaceful resolution between Israelis and Palestinians appear increasingly distant.

Morocco’s move to postpone the meeting highlights the country’s recognition of the escalating tensions and violence in the region. It also reflects its dedication to finding a more conducive environment for discussions. As the situation in the West Bank continues to unfold, the international community waits to see when Morocco and its Arab allies, including Israel, will be able to convene.