Israel, Morocco agree to upgrade diplomatic ties, expand flights at US-backed summit

Israel, Morocco, and the US held a trilateral summit in New York on Wednesday, advancing the Abraham Accords. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, and US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz agreed to upgrade diplomatic relations by raising their respective diplomatic missions to embassies and appointing ambassadors. They also committed to deepening economic ties by concluding agreements on investment protection and preventing double taxation by the end of 2026, and expanding flights to include Moroccan airlines by the same deadline. Sa'ar emphasized the historical friendship, stating, "The friendship between the Moroccan and Jewish peoples has deep roots and a rich history." Reciprocal high-level visits are also planned for the coming months.