Unlike the UAE and Bahrain, Morocco already had relations with Jerusalem once, a fact highlighted by a less effusive reception, despite the historic first flight to Morocco

Speaking at Hanukkah lighting ceremony hosted by Israel's UN mission, Omar Hilale lauds Morocco's treatment of its Jewish community, downplaying some historical tensions

An off-the-record conversation between Emirati and Israeli officials reveals a deeper impulse for forging ties than the immediate benefits each country has won for itself

Members of Casablanca Jewish community mark festival with US ambassador in ceremony feting recently announced normalization with Jewish state

Nasser Bourita says ties 'are special and can't be compared' to those Israel has with other Arab states, citing local Jewish community and Israelis of Moroccan descent

Curriculum was discreetly changed before the deal establishing diplomatic ties with Israel was announced

Moroccan Jews, and Muslims, celebrate agreement that provides for full ties, including liaison offices and direct flights

Rosh Chodesh el Benat, or 'head of the month of daughters,' falls on the 1st day of the Hebrew month of Tevet and celebrates daughters with lavish parties and gifts

Members of the roughly 1 million strong ethnic group, which retains deep cultural ties to the North African country, celebrate 'dream come true' after Trump announcement

Unlike other longtime and fresh peace partners of Israel, Morocco has an ongoing connection to the Jewish people, and many Israelis will be rushing for a direct flight 'home'