BREAKING: President Trump Announces Peace Deal Between Israel and Morocco

Morocco becomes the 4th Muslim majority nation, in as many months, to normalize relations with Israel

By Nosson Shulman: Licensed Tour Guide of VIP Israel Tours & Authentic Virtual Tours (click here to check out his free trailer videos)

Today President Trump made a historic announcement: Morocco, a major Muslim country in North Africa, will establish full diplomatic relations with Israel. This follows in the footsteps of the United Arabs Emirates, Sudan, and Bahrain, three Muslim countries who themselves have recently established ties with the Jewish state after decades of bitter hostility.

Morocco has a rich Jewish past, which predates the advent of Islam by centuries. Jews historically have played a major role in developing the country. In modern times, the relationship between the Monarchy and their Jewish subjects have been great. Famously, during the Vichy France’s occupation of Morocco during World War 2, the King refused to deport his 250,000 Jewish subjects, protecting them at personal risk. However in 1948 with Israel’s establishment, anti-Jewish furor ran rampant and Jews were attacked randomly on the streets, leading to many casualties. The King, who had lost control of his country and would soon be exiled for several years, was unable to stop the rabble, causing most Jews to leave.

Today, there are believed to be less than 3000 Jews living in the country. The current King, Mohammad the 6th (grandson of Mohammad the 5th) protects his Jewish subjects whole heartedly, issuing strict punishment to those who would harm them. Though few in number, the community lives in relative security and prosperity and have close relations with the royal family, including several members of the community who are among his closest advisors.

The US, who brokered the deal, has a long and storied history with Morocco. In 1777, the Arab kingdom became one of the first countries in the world to recognize America’s sovereignty after the US declared independence from Britain only one year earlier. With the deal, the US will also recognize Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara, a disputed territory which many nations recognize as legitimately belonging to Morocco.

Nosson Shulman is a journalist and Licensed Tour Guide in Israel specializing in Biblical tours. To allow tourists to experience Israel during the Corona era, he created the new hit Israel tour video series which brings Israel to the home of viewers by simulating actual tours. To check out his free sneak preview tour videos, click here.