Prof. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman, MDC researcher, was interviewed by a number of media outlets following the Israeli recognition of the Western Sahara and its effects on the Israeli-Moroccan relationship.
Below are some of the interviews:
Al-Monitor, July 18, 2023 - "Israel-Morocco security ties set to deepen after Western Sahara recognition":
"The decision to normalize again diplomatic relations with Israel was first and foremost motivated by the deal reached with the Trump administration to recognize the Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara, but it also toed in line with the vision by Moroccan financial and security elites, viewing Israel as a desired partner in a variety of fields. Whether reports on Iran and Hezbollah really assisting militarily the Polisario are accurate or not, the motivation for a security partnership with Israel is definitely there."
"We don’t yet know if there is any quid pro quo for this act [the Israeli recognition]. At some point, though, one can expect that the long delayed next meeting of the Negev Forum will be held in Morocco, with Israel’s participation of course. One can also expect that at some point, formal diplomatic relations will be upgraded to the ambassadorial level, which Israel very much wants."
Read the full article here.
"Kan Tonight", Radio Kan Beit, July 17, 2023:
Listen to the full interview in Hebrew - here (from 29:25).
"Good Morning Israel", Radio GLZ, July 18, 2023:
Listen to the full interview in Hebrew - here (from 48:00).