Israel and Morocco Agree to Upgrade Diplomatic Ties
Israel and Morocco have agreed to upgrade their diplomatic relations by elevating their missions to full embassies and appointing ambassadors in both countries.
The agreement was reached during a trilateral meeting in New York involving Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz.
The move builds on the restoration of diplomatic ties between Israel and Morocco in 2020 under the US-brokered Abraham Accords. The two countries have since maintained liaison offices rather than full embassies.
Under the new agreement, Israel and Morocco will take steps to exchange ambassadors and establish full diplomatic missions. They also agreed to expand direct flights between the two countries, including services operated by Moroccan airlines.
The countries plan to finalize agreements on investment protection and preventing double taxation by the end of 2026, with the stated aim of expanding economic and trade relations. Reciprocal high-level visits are also expected in the coming months.
The agreement comes amid continued regional tensions and debate in Morocco over relations with Israel. Morocco has maintained diplomatic ties despite domestic opposition to normalization, particularly in the context of the Gaza war.
The latest measures represent a further formalization of bilateral relations that were restored six years ago under the Abraham Accords.
