Rabat and Jerusalem have no formal relations, but Israeli tourists are allowed in the country, which is home to the largest Jewish community in the Arab world

Saad-Eddine El Othmani says earlier comments against normalization with Jewish state were made in his capacity as Islamist PJD party leader and not as premier

Saad-Eddine El Othmani quashes speculation North African nation could be next to improve ties with Jerusalem, says move would 'embolden' Israel's mistreatment of Palestinians

Report cites Rabat's existing tourism and trade relations with Jerusalem, desire to win US recognition for Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara

While Marrakesh summit focused on al-Qaeda, Jerusalem and Gulf states made 'joint effort' to stress threats emanating from Hezbollah, Foreign Ministry's Dana Benvenisti-Gabay says

Summit in Marrakech focuses on global efforts to fight al-Qaeda; follows other Warsaw Process working groups where Israeli and Arab officials joined discussions on security issues

Israeli TV says PM proposed arrangement that would see US recognize Moroccan claims in disputed Western Sahara in exchange for Rabat improving relations with Jerusalem

Report says Rabat also scuppered US Secretary of State's audience with monarch and refused to discuss normalization between Israel and Morocco; PMO dismisses 'lies'

After Netanyahu-Pompeo meeting, State Department officials decline to comment on stance toward possible Jordan Valley annexation; hail Rabat's 'hawkish' position on Iran

Rabat a 'critical partner' for US in counterterrorism, promoting tolerance and bolstering Arab world ties with the Jewish state, State Department official says