Said Boukioud, 48, appeals punishment for Facebook post; defense lawyer calls decision 'harsh and incomprehensible,' charges client did not mean to offend king

Invitation may pave way for premier's first trip to an Abraham Accords country, comes weeks after Rabat canceled summit due to violence against Palestinians

President praises Mohammed V, who made North African country into a safe haven from Nazi persecution during World War II, thanks current monarch for supporting community, education

Acting on 'royal instruction' from King Mohammed VI, interior minister proposes reorganization of the country's Jewish community groups

11-person delegation is first academic group to arrive since Abraham Accords; Morocco's envoy calls Jewish heritage 'the foundation of the relationship with Israel'

Group that leaked phone numbers of persons of interest says it 'obviously' can't access the French president's phone to determine if malware is on it

PM praises kingdom as 'important friend and partner'; Russian president bids farewell to former premier, expressing gratitude for their long history of cooperation

Move comes ahead of expected senior delegation from Rabat next month, as ties between two countries rapidly expand

Countries to discuss opening diplomatic missions, launching direct flights; Netanyahu: 'I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship'

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