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Hakim Ziyech responds to Ben-Gvir over Gaza remarks

Moroccan footballer Hakim Ziyech has publicly responded to Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir following controversial remarks attributed to the Israeli politician concerning Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Ziyech shared a video featuring Ben-Gvir’s comments on his Instagram story......

EU prepares €190 million boost for Morocco’s migration cooperation

The European Union is preparing additional financial support for Morocco to strengthen cooperation on migration management, border control and security, as Brussels and Rabat move closer to completing negotiations on a broader strategic partnership. According to European officials cited by Euronews,......

Direct flights between Israel and Morocco resume after nearly three years

Direct air travel between Israel and Morocco is gradually returning, with flights between Tel Aviv and Marrakech resuming after a suspension that followed the outbreak of the regional conflict in October 2023. Israeli airline Arkia has restarted the direct route to Marrakech, marking a new step in the......

European Commission backs return of irregular migrants from Ceuta

The European Commission has expressed support for the return of people staying irregularly in Ceuta, as Spanish and Moroccan authorities work to manage the consequences of increased irregular migration to the Spanish enclave in North Africa. A European Commission spokesperson responsible for internal......

Irregular migration to Ceuta rises 191% as Spain highlights the importance of cooperation with Morocco

Irregular migration to Ceuta has increased sharply in 2026, according to the latest figures from Spain’s Interior Ministry, placing renewed attention on the role of cooperation between Madrid and Rabat in managing migration along the western Mediterranean and North African borders. Between January......

Italy Defends Border Controls As Migration Dispute With Spain Intensifies

Italy and Spain are facing growing tensions over temporary border controls introduced amid concerns about irregular migration and possible new attempts to reach Ceuta. Italian authorities have defended the measures, while Spanish officials have responded with similar checks on travelers arriving from......

Reuters: Spain received six warnings before the mass migrant crossing toward Ceuta

Spanish authorities reportedly received six warnings from two unions representing border workers in Ceuta in the weeks before a mass attempt by migrants to enter the Spanish enclave on July 29 and 30, according to Reuters. The warnings reportedly followed a Spanish court ruling issued on June 29 concerning......

Migration Crisis in Ceuta: Madrid Seeks to Clarify Morocco's Responsibilities

The migration crisis that has shaken Ceuta continues to provoke reactions within the Spanish government. The Spanish Minister of Health, Mónica García, has called for a precise establishment of responsibilities related to the events, while highlighting both the humanitarian and geopolitical dimensions......

Ceuta authorities report 15 rape cases amid heightened security after mass migrant arrivals

Spanish authorities in Ceuta have reportedly registered 15 rape cases since the mass arrival of migrants in the Spanish enclave at the end of July, according to Spanish media reports. The cases were reported in different parts of the city, with the latest incident allegedly occurring on Friday evening......

Morocco urged to strengthen migration cooperation with Europe as pressures grow

Morocco has played a central role in managing migration flows toward Europe for years, but a sustainable response to irregular migration will require greater involvement from European countries, according to American political scientist Paolo von Schirach. The president of the Global Policy Institute......

Ceuta faces renewed migration tensions as Morocco moves to counter online calls

A new wave of online messages claiming that the border crossing between Morocco and Ceuta would be opened on August 15 has prompted Moroccan authorities to take preventive measures, amid renewed concerns over a possible influx of migrants toward the Spanish enclave. The claims have circulated on social......

Thailand tightens scrutiny of foreigners as digital checks put Moroccan influencers under pressure

Thailand is tightening its monitoring of foreign nationals as authorities expand checks on immigration status, employment, business activities and financial transactions. The measures are part of a broader security and immigration campaign rather than a policy specifically targeting influencers. The......

Morocco expands its defense capabilities with advanced Israeli systems and missiles

Morocco is continuing to modernize its military capabilities as part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s defense infrastructure and improving its ability to respond to evolving air and ground threats. Cooperation with Israeli defense company Rafael has become an important......

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