Morocco-Israel ties deepen as protesters demand ‘no ambassador, no embassy’
As protesters marched against the embassy upgrade, the king’s Jerusalem agency met Palestinian leaders in the city and in Ramallah
Assessment
Morocco's government is pursuing deeper ties with Israel while a significant portion of its population pushes back. The king's Jerusalem agency meeting Palestinian leaders signals Rabat wants to maintain credibility on the Palestinian issue even as it upgrades diplomatic relations. The street protests show the government faces real domestic pressure that could constrain how far normalization goes. Watch whether Morocco's ambassador actually arrives in Tel Aviv or if the protests force a delay.