Demonstrators in Morocco demand end of ties to Israel
6 تشرين الأول 2024 18:54
Thousands of people have demonstrated in the streets of Morocco’s capital to call for justice for the Palestinians and for the Moroccan government to revoke its 2020 agreement formalizing its ties with Israel.
The protest in Rabat was among the largest demonstrations in months. Moroccans from around the country gathered in the capital to march past the country’s parliament.
“I don’t know who is next, probably in Syria or any other country. Maybe it’s our turn next,” said Houria, a demonstrator from northern Morocco, who gave only one name.
Morocco’s government has spoken out against the war but retained its ties with Israel. Authorities have mostly permitted protests yet pursued charges against demonstrators who blocked the entrance to businesses.
The protest in Rabat was among the largest demonstrations in months. Moroccans from around the country gathered in the capital to march past the country’s parliament.
“I don’t know who is next, probably in Syria or any other country. Maybe it’s our turn next,” said Houria, a demonstrator from northern Morocco, who gave only one name.
Morocco’s government has spoken out against the war but retained its ties with Israel. Authorities have mostly permitted protests yet pursued charges against demonstrators who blocked the entrance to businesses.