Morocco, Israel upgrade ties to full embassies; US reaffirms Western Sahara stance
Morocco and Israel, with US backing, announced upgrading diplomatic representation to full embassies, exchanging ambassadors, and resuming direct flights by year-end. The US reiterated recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, a reversal of prior US policy. This consolidates the US-brokered normalization under the Abraham Accords, potentially shifting regional alignments and affecting Algeria's and the Polisario Front's positions.
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Morocco-Israel Diplomatic Upgrade to Full Embassies; US Reaffirms Western Sahara
Morocco and Israel have confirmed the upgrade of diplomatic ties to full embassies, including ambassador exchanges and resumed direct flights. This development, supported by the US reaffirmation of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, consolidates the Abraham Accords and signals a deepening of regional alignments. The timing coincides with the Ceuta crisis, though direct linkage is unclear.