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Ya Biladi
2 days ago
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan groups join global march to end Gaza siege and genocide
Political and civic organizations within the Moroccan Front for Supporting Palestine and Against Normalization, along with the National Action Group for Palestine, have announced their participation in the global march calling for an end to the genocide and the lifting of the siege on the Gaza Strip. The march is scheduled to arrive in Cairo on June 12, with the return planned for June 20. At a press conference held on Wednesday, the National Action Group for Palestine stated that it had joined this international initiative, which brings together participants from 32 countries. The march will head to Egypt's El-Arish governorate in the Sinai Peninsula and then continue to Rafah, with the aim of «breaking the siege, ending the aggression» by the Israeli occupation, and «opening the crossings to deliver humanitarian aid to the grieving and resilient families» in Palestine. «History will remember with shame and dishonor the tragedy of the Palestinian people, who have been fighting for nearly a century for their freedom, independence, and the liberation of their land from invaders and occupiers», the Group's secretariat said in its statement. It also denounced that it has now been «more than 600 days» since the population of the Gaza Strip began enduring what it described as genocide, citing nearly «200,000 martyrs and injured» since October 7, 2023. The Group's participation, it explained, is intended to help mobilize Moroccan citizens who wish to join the march, while also coordinating the necessary administrative procedures. To this end, a letter was sent to the Egyptian embassy in Morocco requesting a meeting with the ambassador. However, the Group noted that this request has yet to receive a response. «We have also addressed a letter to the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, urging it to intervene with the relevant Egyptian authorities to facilitate Moroccan participation in this global march», the Group added. During the press conference, organizers also detailed the planned itinerary: arrival at Cairo airport on June 12, departure for El-Arish on June 13, and the beginning of the march on foot to Rafah on the evening of June 13 or 14. Participants will spend three days in Rafah—on June 16, 17, and 18—before returning to Cairo on June 19. The final overnight stay in Cairo will be followed by departure on June 20.
Roya News
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Outrage grows over 'Israeli' troops in Morocco's military drills
'Israeli' forces are participating in this year's African Lion 25, the largest US-led joint military exercise on the African continent, currently underway in Morocco and neighboring countries. The drill, which began on April 14 and runs through May 23, involves over 10,000 troops from more than 50 countries including 'Israel". While African Lion includes exercises in Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia, 'Israeli' troops are only taking part in operations held inside Morocco — a move that has sparked political backlash due to the ongoing 'Israeli' offensive in Gaza. Local protests and statements from civil society groups in Morocco have condemned the presence of 'Israeli' forces, particularly reports that soldiers from the Golani Brigade's special operations unit — accused of killing 15 Palestinian medical workers in Gaza in March — are among those deployed. The Moroccan Front for Supporting Palestine and Against Normalization, a coalition of left-wing parties, unions, and civil society groups, called the participation of 'Israeli' troops a 'provocation' and demanded their immediate removal from the drills. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese also raised concerns over unconfirmed reports and imagery suggesting the presence of Golani soldiers in Morocco, warning it could constitute a breach of international law if those accused of war crimes were not investigated. The 'Israeli' military has not disclosed which units are participating, but photos circulating on social media show troops wearing Golani Brigade insignias during joint training near the city of Agadir. The image appeared to be taken during a special operations phase of the exercise, although the date has not been verified. African Lion 25, led by US Africa Command and hosted primarily by Morocco, is designed to bolster interoperability and readiness across allied forces. Activities in Morocco include field training exercises, live-fire drills, and humanitarian cooperation. According to US officials, the exercise also demonstrates the US's ability to project power and respond rapidly alongside its partners on the continent. Despite official silence on 'Israel's' participation, a traffic accident involving two 'Israeli' paratroopers during the exercise last week briefly brought their presence into local news. Both soldiers were treated in hospital for moderate injuries. 'Israel' has taken part in African Lion exercises since 2022 following the resumption of military ties with Morocco under the US-brokered normalization agreement in late 2020. This year marks 'Israel's' third consecutive participation.
