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The talks focused on U.S.-Morocco ties, economic cooperation and the kingdom’s Jewish heritage.
The two nations’ cooperation carries “important regional and international significance,” said Somaliland President Abdullahi.
The institution in the historic Jewish quarter of Fez showcases religious artifacts, rare manuscripts, historical archives, and digital installations on synagogues, Hebrew schools and rabbinical courts.
“This agreement infringes upon the sovereign rights of our close allies in the region,” the Foreign Ministry wrote, referring to Eastern Mediterranean states.
In Jerusalem, the president praised an organization that has brought children from around the world to Israel for lifesaving heart treatment, while training doctors to care for future generations in their home countries.
Delegation led by IAF training head met with Royal Moroccan Air Force commander to deepen strategic ties and advance bilateral security cooperation.
A royal delegation toured Psagot Winery and ancient Shiloh, strengthening bilateral ties between an African kingdom and regional municipal leaders.
The increase in flights comes after the two nations agreed to upgrade diplomatic relations, including opening embassies and appointing ambassadors.
The Air Seychelles holiday flight from Tel Aviv was refused landing permission at the eleventh hour due to “political-diplomatic calculations,” according to the Israeli tour operator.
“The friendship between the Moroccan and Jewish peoples has deep roots and a rich history,” said Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.
Project Legacy co-host Joe Ouaknine called antisemitism the organization’s “number one focus,” while CEO Ezra Friedlander emphasized the importance of dialogue across political and national divides.
Millions of Jews buy sets before the week-long holiday.