Morocco Joins Gaza Peace Council as 14th Muslim Member State

Morocco has officially joined the Peace Council tasked with overseeing the Gaza Strip, becoming the 14th Muslim country among the council's 27 members. The agreement was signed in Rabat during a meeting attended by Morocco's Foreign Minister, senior military officials, the UN Special Envoy for the Middle East peace process, and the UN peacekeeping force commander. According to Morocco's National Defense Administration, the agreement reflects a shared commitment to contribute humanitarian and security initiatives aimed at fostering peace and stability in the region.

The Peace Council and the leadership of the International Stabilization Force welcomed Morocco's decision, noting plans to deploy senior military officers and local police, as well as to establish a military field hospital in Gaza. Morocco normalized relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords in 2020 but remains a predominantly Arab country supporting the Palestinians, especially following the October 7 massacre. While Israeli officials frequently visited Rabat in the first three years after normalization, no official Israeli visits occurred in 2025, and Morocco has resisted upgrading diplomatic ties to embassy level.

Public sentiment in Morocco largely opposes ties with Israel, as reflected in statements by Moroccan activists and the country's high volume of pro-Palestinian protests, ranking second globally after Yemen in 2024-2025. Morocco's accession to the Peace Council highlights the organization's direction toward deploying troops to manage Gaza's future security, alongside other Muslim-majority members such as Pakistan, Indonesia, and Turkey.