The Unforeseen Fallout of Morocco's Relations with Israel
Algeria's concerns were not unfounded when it anticipated the dire consequences stemming from the overly romanticized relations that Morocco forged with the Israeli entity. A mere six years after these ties were publicly established, the Moroccan populace has begun to bear the brunt of the fallout, facing economic, social, cultural, and psychological repercussions that seem to darken with each passing day.
Recent weeks have seen a dramatic rise in injustices, particularly the demolition and evacuation of thousands of homes, predominantly in the cities of Casablanca and Rabat. Residents are being offered compensation that is insufficient to secure even a modest dwelling. This has been justified under the pretext of beautifying the cities and making land available for developments related to the World Cup. However, human rights advocates and citizens alike assert that these homes are being handed over on a silver platter to foreigners, especially to Jewish settlers, enabling them to build settlements reminiscent of what has transpired in the West Bank.
A Tenuous State of Affairs
The implications of these strained relations extend far beyond mere economic hardship. The recent events in Marrakech, where Jewish tourists conducted a public prayer in front of the city’s walls without prior notification to Moroccan security forces, exemplify the current state of affairs in the kingdom. Such occurrences signal that Morocco is now held hostage by these new settlers, who appear undeterred in their aspirations, potentially transforming sacred sites into secular establishments wherever they go, from Dubai to Fez.
A Moroccan citizen residing in Europe highlighted the stark contrast in legal enforcement; while Islamic prayers on public sidewalks can lead to imprisonment—even during significant religious celebrations like Eid—the Jewish rituals are carried out openly and collectively, provoking the local Muslim population. This juxtaposition raises questions about governance in Morocco, where the cultivation of cannabis and various forms of mysticism are tolerated, yet religious observances that are central to the Muslim community face repression.
The gradual encroachment of Moroccan territory seems to indicate a larger agenda aimed at establishing another Jewish state on the African continent, exhibiting a pace and security that surpass the historical establishment of Israel in Palestine. In Morocco, every door appears to open for the Zionists, and with every step they take, a red carpet is rolled out, marking one of the most peculiar forms of colonization in modern history, all without any form of resistance or warning for what lies ahead.
While the dream of entering Palestine has been fraught with challenges, and the struggle for survival continues for Palestinians since 1948, the entry into Morocco seems surprisingly effortless, welcomed at the highest levels of government. Meanwhile, the grassroots level, those who believed that the developments of December 2020 would mirror the outcomes of the 1978 peace accords between Egypt and Israel, find themselves in the line of fire, facing the painful reality of losing both land and dignity, with an even more harrowing future on the horizon.
As reported by echoroukonline.com.
