In Morocco, protests turned tragic: two people were killed and dozens injured. Security forces used gas and firearms against demonstrators, while arson damaged gendarmerie buildings.
Youth protests erupted in Morocco over government spending on stadiums and sports projects amid a shortage of investments in education and healthcare.
Morocco's state-owned railway company ONCF has signed contracts with Hyundai Rotem, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, and Alstom for the supply of 168 trains. The purchase aims to modernize the country's transportation network ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
A Moroccan court has ruled to release Uyghur activist Yidiresi Aishan, who was wanted by China. Despite the cancellation of an Interpol warrant in 2021, he spent three and a half years in prison.
Morocco has signed a contract with Israeli defense company Elbit Systems for the supply of new artillery ammunition. The deal is part of the country’s military modernization program and was signed despite a previous contract with France.
A viral video of Morocco’s Crown Prince Moulay Hassan refusing to allow people to kiss his hand during traditional greetings has once again drawn public attention. This behavior has long been part of his mannerisms, with Western media interpreting it as a sign of humility or even a harbinger of change in the kingdom. However, the roots of this practice run deep in the family’s history.
On Friday, large-scale protests took place in Jordan and Morocco in support of Gaza residents and the Palestinian resistance. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to condemn the occupation, criticize actions by the Palestinian Authority against resistance fighters, and decry international inaction over the Gaza tragedy. Protesters called for severing diplomatic ties with Israel and urged the international community to fulfill its obligations to protect the Palestinian people.
A survey in Morocco showed that 97.8% of citizens consider the Palestinian issue a priority, and 95% oppose normalization of relations with Israel. Operation Al-Aqsa Storm is called an act of resistance to occupation.
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