US President Donald Trump announced that Morocco and Israel had reached an agreement on full normalization of diplomatic relations between them, which would make Morocco the fourth Arab country to set aside hostility to Israel during the past four months.
“Another historic breakthrough today! Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco agreed to establish full diplomatic relations … a massive breakthrough for peace in the Middle East,” Trump wrote in a tweet on Thursday.
Another HISTORIC breakthrough today! Our two GREAT friends Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to full diplomatic relations – a massive breakthrough for peace in the Middle East!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 10, 2020
“Today I signed a declaration recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara,” he said.
Today, I signed a proclamation recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara. Morocco's serious, credible, and realistic autonomy proposal is the ONLY basis for a just and lasting solution for enduring peace and prosperity!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 10, 2020
He added
Morocco’s serious and realistic proposal for self-government is the only basis for a just and lasting solution for peace and prosperity.
He continued, “Morocco recognized the United States in 1777, and therefore it is appropriate that we recognize their sovereignty over Western Sahara.”
Morocco recognized the United States in 1777. It is thus fitting we recognize their sovereignty over the Western Sahara.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 10, 2020
And Israeli Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen had revealed earlier that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Morocco are among the countries that are scheduled to establish relations with his country within the framework of a regional rapprochement initiated by US President Donald Trump.
Cohen said that
Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Morocco, and Niger are “on the agenda”.
“These are the five countries … If Trump’s policy continues, we will be able to reach additional agreements,” he added.
