Moroccan Jewish Community Leader Verbally Attacked at Anti-Israel Rally Amid Legal Complaint
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אוריאל פיליפ
First reported by Ynet · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
Jacky Kadoush, leader of Morocco's Jewish community in Marrakech, was verbally attacked at an anti-Israel rally, prompting a criminal complaint against the organizer for incitement and hate speech. Kadoush, visiting Israel, dismissed the attacks as political disputes and reaffirmed peaceful coexistence in Morocco. The organizer justified the attacks by citing Kadoush's past involvement in a controversial event, which Kadoush denied.
- 01Jacky Kadoush was verbally attacked and called a 'spy for Israel' at a Moroccan anti-Israel rally.
- 02An Israeli flag was placed on the floor and stepped on during the event.
- 03Lawyer Faisal Omerrazouk filed a criminal complaint against organizer Aziz Al-Nahwi for incitement and hate speech.
- 04Kadoush said the attacks are political and emphasized Morocco's peaceful coexistence under King Mohammed VI.
- 05Al-Nahwi claimed attacks were due to Kadoush's past participation in a controversial event involving Moroccan youth visiting Israel.
- 06Kadoush denied any connection to offensive remarks about the Prophet Muhammad and refused to take legal action himself.
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