Morocco

While Ben Gurion Airport was paralyzed and flight schedules disrupted, the Minister of Transport was in Morocco. Local groups expressed opposition to her visit, labeling it a provocation.

The minister traveled to Morocco with the ministry's director-general, describing the trip as a private vacation. The Movement for Quality Government has filed a Freedom of Information request to determine whether public funds were utilized.

The Israeli airline, Arkia, has resumed flights from Israel to Morocco after three years, and the first flight landed in Marrakech yesterday. This route is expected to operate twice a week with prices starting from about $500.

About 500 minors will be transferred from Ceuta to mainland Spain after at least 96 people were killed during a mass crossing from Morocco at the end of July. The move marks a shift in Madrid's position, comes against the backdrop of a humanitarian crisis in the enclave, and is expected to spark a confrontation with right-wing parties opposed to their reception.

The Israeli mission in Rabat has moved in recent days to its new official headquarters in the Souissi neighborhood of the Moroccan capital. The choice of Mehdi Ben Barka Street, named after an opposition leader who strongly opposed Zionism, has sparked sharp criticism from local activists.

294 migrants were arrested, and according to the Tetouan province announcement, most of them arrived from sub-Saharan countries. According to the Spanish newspaper "El País", the country's authorities deployed an unprecedented scale of forces and technological means to prevent the crossing of the border barrier.

Two weeks after 72,000 migrants breached the Spanish enclave in North Africa, the Moroccan Minister of Justice declared that his country has not abandoned its claims to Ceuta and Melilla. Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles firmly rejected the statement: "They are not just Spanish, they are super-Spanish, and they cannot be touched." The Spanish Foreign Ministry reiterated that Spain's...

In the last week, tens of thousands of migrants crossed the border from Morocco to Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa. From Yemen and Sudan to Nablus, everyone is trying to reach the continent by any means, swimming for kilometers or climbing fences. A glimpse into the impossible reality at the meeting point between Africa and Europe, where parents send their children into the water alone...

Less than two weeks after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco to Ceuta, calls are again circulating on social media for young people to gather at the border on August 15. Spanish authorities are preparing for another mass entry attempt and clarify that they are taking the threat seriously.

Last week, about 70,000 people crossed the border from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with most returning shortly after and a small portion seeking to stay and immigrate to Spain. Behind what appears to be a wave of migration lies a long-standing territorial conflict, with indications that the Moroccan government encouraged the infiltration to demonstrate control over the territory — a...

The mass breach into Ceuta exposed Brussels' open secret: Europe pays hundreds of millions to countries like Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Mauritania to stop migrants far from its territory. But now it turns out that these agreements have turned refugees into a strategic bargaining chip - and the entire continent vulnerable to constant extortion.

The claim being examined in academic and intelligence circles in Beijing links the crisis in Ceuta, the tension between Madrid and Jerusalem, and the security ties between Israel and Morocco. In China, they wonder if the assault on the Spanish enclave was part of a planned operation, but no evidence of Israeli involvement has been presented.

The migration crisis in the Spanish enclaves undermines the international standing of Morocco, our important partner in the Abraham Accords, which until now has stood out as a regional anchor of political and economic stability.

The European Commission is in talks with the Spanish government regarding an additional aid package after approximately 72,000 migrants entered the city of Ceuta from Moroccan territory last week. The funds are expected to be used to strengthen border security and expand humanitarian and medical support for those remaining in the city.

Juan Jesus Vivas, governor of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco, told the European Parliament on Thursday that about 100 people died during the infiltration of the Spanish border by illegal migrants last week. Vivas added that between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta.

According to the British "Guardian", the Council published a contract for the construction of a military post in Gaza that will house 150 people, where soldiers from Morocco will stay. The Moroccan unit will rotate from a base in Israel to the post, which will be built about 1.6 km from the border and will include a "rapid extraction route" for emergencies.

International pressure has broken the world football leadership: following the European boycott and the wave of sharp criticism, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary General Mattias Grafström jointly published an official letter to the associations in which they expressed "sincere apologies for the mistakes" in managing the controversial plan to privatize percentages of the World Cup. The...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is fighting for his political survival and is offering Morocco an unprecedented deal. According to a report in The Times, Infantino promised the country the right to host the final match of the 2030 World Cup, provided it declares public support for him. The offer comes as the president faces sharp criticism and growing demands for his resignation following the...

Globes presents a daily review of international media coverage regarding Israel. In this edition: Morocco becomes the first Arab nation to deploy soldiers to Gaza, Saudi Arabia forms a naval coalition to counter Houthi blockades, and a pro-Israel candidate wins a primary in Missouri.

The migration crisis in Ceuta is escalating, with 69,500 migrants returned to Morocco. Spain is facing severe criticism from EU partners and accusations of failing to secure its borders.

The invasion of migrants into Ceuta has exposed Madrid's helplessness in the face of the Moroccan extortion campaign. In an interview with Maariv, Jewish community leaders explain how the collapse of Spanish national security has translated into antisemitic incitement.

Morocco rejects accusations of orchestrating the migration crisis, claiming that misleading information on social media triggered the influx of tens of thousands of people into Ceuta. Most migrants have been returned, but the dispute over the scale of the disaster continues.

Spanish Foreign Minister: Disinformation was the main factor in the entry of tens of thousands of migrants into Ceuta. An investigation has been opened to determine if it was a coordinated action by a criminal organization. Spanish intelligence sources estimate that Morocco allowed the migration wave.

Rabat has officially confirmed 11 deaths during the latest wave of migration to Ceuta and Melilla, with dozens more cases under investigation. Moroccan authorities attribute the tragedy to human trafficking networks and the spread of misleading information regarding border crossing risks.

US President Donald Trump sent a congratulatory letter to King Mohammed VI on the 27th anniversary of his accession to the throne. In the letter, he reaffirmed US recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, labeling the autonomy proposal as the sole basis for a lasting solution.

X, owned by Elon Musk, has become a hotbed for antisemitic conspiracy theories following the migrant crisis in Ceuta. An analysis by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) reveals that such content reached over 100 million users in just 72 hours.

The massive influx of illegal migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has triggered a political crisis. Europe has demonstrated a firm stance, rejecting the policy of open borders, which has placed the Spanish government in a difficult position.

Faten Ben Amar Al-Azizi, a player for Moghreb Atletico Tetouan, attempted to reach Spanish territory by swimming and perished: "Her dream ended before it began."

Maor Lopez and his wife traveled to the Spanish enclave to visit family and celebrate an annual festival, but a mass breach of migrants from Morocco disrupted their plans. "The streets were filled, my wife went into a panic. We didn't know if they were coming with good intentions," he said. The couple had to relocate: "If the situation worsens, we will return to Israel."

The unusual migration crisis in Spain has sparked a wave of conspiracy theories on social media, centered on a baseless claim that Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are behind the events at the border with Morocco.

Amidst riots in Ceuta, Javier Bardem shared a post on Instagram accusing Israel and Yair Netanyahu of orchestrating the crisis at the Spain-Morocco border.

A mass breach of 60,000 migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has shocked Europe and sparked a political crisis in Madrid. Witnesses report that Moroccan police encouraged migrants to cross the border.

Following a mass breach of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta by thousands of migrants, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared the event an attack on national sovereignty. Israel has called on Madrid to exercise restraint.

The tiny enclave of Ceuta in North Africa, one of the European Union's only two land borders with Africa, is facing a sharp surge in migration. Over 20,000 people have crossed the border, with reports indicating that some have lost their lives during the journey.

After a long hiatus, direct flights to Morocco are gradually returning to Israel's aviation map. Following Arkia's recent announcement, Israir is also resuming direct service to Marrakech. Flights will restart in early September, just in time for the holiday season.

The Spanish news agency EFE reported on Thursday that thousands of migrants crossed on foot into the city of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, after passing through several border checkpoints. According to local Moroccan media, the city has witnessed a significant increase in illegal migration attempts by swimming from the Moroccan coast since July 20, at a rate of more than 200 people per...

Saad Jalal, the first Moroccan cartoonist to exhibit in Israel, discusses the role of caricature in challenging social taboos, the pressures of artistic freedom in the Woke era, and how the tragic loss of his son reshaped his perspective on conflict.