Israel Deepens Military Ties With Morocco, Alarming Turkey

During the visit, Baram inaugurated the permanent headquarters of the defense attaché's office in Rabat, which will be headed by Colonel Sharon Itach. The Israeli delegation also included representatives from the IDF, which has developed joint training ties with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces in various fields.

Security ties between Israel and Morocco have significantly strengthened since diplomatic relations were renewed in 2020 and a defense Memorandum of Understanding was signed in November 2021. This cooperation has persisted despite global defense boycotts against Israel following the October 7 attacks, with Moroccan officials maintaining a strong interest in Israeli defense products. Israel is also supporting the development of an independent Moroccan defense industry through joint ventures and offset agreements.

According to Cursorinfo, Israel views its strengthened ties with Morocco as a strategic counterweight to Turkey's regional ambitions in the Mediterranean. The Ministry of Defense stated that the initiative aligns with its strategy to forge stronger security partnerships with allied countries and boost defense exports.