Israel Deepens Ties With Morocco, Inaugurates Defense Attaché Office

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An Israeli delegation led by Defense Ministry Director General Amir Yatom visited Morocco to deepen defense cooperation, inaugurating Israel's permanent defense attaché office in Rabat. The visit included meetings with Moroccan defense officials and intelligence agencies. Israel and Morocco have been strengthening their defense ties since renewing diplomatic relations in 2020, with joint ventures and reciprocal procurement in the defense industry.

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Israel's Defense Ministry Director General Amir Yatom inaugurated a permanent defense attaché office in Rabat, Morocco.
The Israeli delegation met with Moroccan defense and intelligence officials to expand security cooperation.
Israel and Morocco signed a defense Memorandum of Understanding in November 2021.
Israeli defense industries are aiding Morocco's independent defense industry development.
Amir Yatom stated intentions to further develop bilateral relations to new heights.

A high-level Israeli delegation, led by Director General of the Ministry of Defense Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Yatom, arrived in Morocco on behalf of Defense Minister Israel Katz to expand defense cooperation. The delegation met with Morocco's Minister of Defense, Chief of Staff, and senior officials from the royal court and intelligence agencies. During the visit, Yatom will inaugurate the permanent residence of the Israeli Defense Attaché office in Rabat, headed by Col. Sharon Itach, Israel's first permanent defense attaché in Morocco. The delegation also includes representatives from the IDF, which conducts joint training exercises with the Moroccan army in various fields. Israel and Morocco renewed their diplomatic relations in 2020 and signed a defense Memorandum of Understanding in November 2021. Since then, ties have expanded, even during the three years of war. Most defense deals with Morocco are conducted under intergovernmental agreements led by the Ministry of Defense. Israeli defense industries are also assisting in the development of an independent defense industry in Morocco through joint ventures and reciprocal procurement. "Over the years, we have built a strong relationship based on trust, mutual respect, Jewish heritage, and deep historical ties between the peoples," Yatom stated. "We intend to continue developing relations between the countries to new heights and peaks."