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Morocco World
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
IOF Attack on Foreign Diplomats: PJD Urges Government to Cut Ties with Israel
Rabat – Morocco's Justice and Development Party (PJD) condemned the targeting of a high-level diplomatic delegation by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF), which opened fire towards ambassadors, including the Moroccan envoy to Palestine, Abderrahim Meziane, during their visit to the Jenin refugee camp. Recalling in a statement on Wednesday that the attack nearly cost the life of the ambassador, PJD strongly condemned the 'criminal act' that 'once again reveals the brutal nature of this entity that shows no regard for international law or diplomatic norms.' Expressing solidarity with the Moroccan ambassador, PJD renewed its demand, calling on the Moroccan government to sever all ties with Israel and cancel all the agreements with the 'Zionist entity.' 'We also call for the closure of the liaison office and the expulsion of its representative, as well as the closure of the Moroccan liaison office in the entity,' the statement added, urging the government to take all necessary and urgent steps to pressure Israel to end its brutal genocidal war against civilians in Gaza. On Wednesday, a viral video documented the moment when IOF opened fire on foreign diplomats visiting a camp in the occupied West Bank. The occupation government admitted to firing shots, claiming they were 'Warning shots.' The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the attack, noting that the act came during a field tour around the camp to witness the 'extent of the suffering endured by the residents of the area.' The Israeli forces justified their acts by claiming that the delegation had moved into an 'unauthorized' area, adding that their firing of shots at the delegation caused no injuries or damage. Along with other Moroccan political parties and Moroccan citizens, PJD has been calling on the Moroccan government to sever ties with Israel. Even long before the OF launched its genocidal war against Palestinians in October 2023, the party had been a vocal critic of the normalization of relations between Rabat and Tel Aviv. Since the genocidal atrocities, Moroccans took to the streets on many occasions, denouncing the aggressions and calling on the government to end ties with Israel. Morocco re-established relations with Israel in December 2020. Upon announcing the decision, King Mohammed VI explicitly renewed the country's constant support of the Palestinian cause. In recent years and months, the Moroccan monarch has consistently described the creation of an independent Palestinian state as a priority for Morocco. In response to claims and accusations of Morocco's betrayal of Palestine, King Mohammed VI has repeatedly insisted that support for the Palestinian cause is part and parcel of Morocco's identity as a nation. In a message to the recent Arab League summit in Iraq, the monarch condemned IOF's latest attacks, urging for the revival of negotiations for an immediate ceasefire. Tags: children of GazaIOF
Morocco World
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Israel Admits Firing Towards Foreign Diplomats in Jenin, Including Moroccan Ambassador
Rabat – Israel has admitted that its soldiers fired shots towards a group of foreign diplomats visiting the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, saying they were 'warning shots.' The delegation included Morocco's ambassador to Palestine, Abderrahim Meziane, who was giving a televised statement when the gunfire broke out. Video footage shared online shows the moment the Moroccan ambassador was giving a statement to the press, when gunshots were heard and members of the delegation were seen ducking and running for cover. The shots reportedly came from Israeli forces stationed on rooftops nearby. The delegation, which included diplomats from several Arab and European countries, was in Jenin to observe the humanitarian situation and meet with local officials, including the governor. They were also joined by a group of journalists. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the incident. 'The occupation forces opened heavy fire from inside the Jenin refugee camp to intimidate the diplomatic delegation that is conducting a field tour around the camp to witness the extent of the suffering endured by the residents of the area,' the ministry said in a statement. Israeli forces later admitted to firing the shots, saying in a statement that they were 'warning shots' and claimed the delegation had moved into an 'unauthorized' area that was not approved in advance. 'No injuries or damage were reported,' added the statement. It said a senior commander is reviewing the incident and would share the findings with the diplomats involved. Israeli forces said they 'regret the inconvenience caused.' So far, no country has reported any injuries, but the event has raised strong concerns about the safety of foreign diplomats visiting the occupied Palestinian territories. Italy said it will summon Israel's ambassador in Rome to provide 'official clarifications' on the incident. Other countries are expected to take similar actions. Many are saying that if this is how Israel treats diplomats on camera, one can only imagine the level of aggression Palestinians face every day both in Gaza and the West Bank. Tags: IsraeljeninPalestine
Ya Biladi
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan ambassador among diplomats targeted by Israeli army in Jenin Camp
An international diplomatic delegation, including Morocco's ambassador to Palestine, Abderrahim Meziane, came under fire from Israeli forces upon their arrival at an entrance to the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank. Footage captured the moment the Moroccan ambassador was giving a televised statement when suddenly, he and other delegation members were caught off guard by gunfire emanating from Israeli occupation forces positioned on nearby rooftops. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates swiftly condemned this targeting, characterizing it as a «direct assault» on an accredited diplomatic delegation in the State of Palestine. The delegation's visit aimed to observe humanitarian conditions and the violations unfolding in Jenin amidst ongoing Israeli aggression. The ministry asserted that this «aggressive act» constitutes a flagrant and grave violation of international law and the fundamental tenets of diplomatic relations enshrined in the 1961 Vienna Convention, which guarantees protection and immunity for diplomatic missions. It underscored that the targeting of representatives from member states accredited to Palestine marks a dangerous escalation, indicative of a systematic disregard for international law and a breach of both the State of Palestine's sovereignty and the inviolability of foreign representatives on its territory.
