Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies
Israel and Morocco agreed to open embassies in each other's countries after talks in New York involving their foreign ministers and the US ambassador to the United Nations, Al Jazeera and France 24 report. The countries established diplomatic relations through the US-brokered Abraham Accords in 2020 and also agreed to expand air travel and resume direct commercial flights.
Why it matters
Opening embassies upgrades a relationship established in 2020 and adds practical travel links between the two countries.
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Part of the September 17, 2026 brief.