Moroccan political and civil leaders have strongly condemned Israel’s resumption of military operations in Gaza following the collapse of ceasefire negotiations.
The latest Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday have reportedly killed more than 400 people, marking a grim escalation in the conflict. Officials and activists in Morocco view this renewed violence as a continuation of efforts to forcibly displace Palestinians, drawing parallels to the widely rejected Trump-era plans for their relocation.
Political figures argue that the stalled ceasefire negotiations were an indication that the resumption of war was inevitable. With Israel once again reneging on peace agreements, many believe that the only resolution will come through a decisive victory by one side. The airstrikes resumed following a breakdown in talks over a U.S.-proposed truce.
While Palestinian resistance factions had signaled willingness to release Israeli hostages under a negotiated framework, disagreements over the specifics of U.S. envoy Steve Whitkoff’s proposal led to the collapse of talks and the return of full-scale warfare.
The Moroccan Initiative for Support and Advocacy condemned the attacks, describing them as a “resumption of genocidal operations against civilians in Gaza.” The organization called for nationwide protests, including a demonstration outside the Moroccan Parliament in Rabat on Tuesday.
The initiative’s statement highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where a total blockade has cut off essential aid since the start of Ramadan.
Jamal El Assri, Secretary-General of Morocco’s Unified Socialist Party, criticized Israel’s far-right leadership for driving the war forward. He pointed to Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz’s recent remarks, which suggested an open-ended military campaign.
El Assri also referenced past threats from U.S. Republican figures advocating for extreme military measures and forced displacement of Gazans. He lamented the inaction of Arab governments, arguing that even the most basic resolutions from the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation remain unenforced.
Os Rimal, president of the Moroccan Movement for Unity and Reform, accused Israel of deliberately sabotaging peace efforts. He noted that the war contradicts former U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated ambition to end global conflicts, asserting that Israeli forces have repeatedly violated ceasefire agreements. “Gaza is already in total darkness, both literally and figuratively.
The resumption of bombings is proof that Israel is not interested in peace, and the forced displacement of Palestinians appears to be the real objective,” he stated.
Regarding the broader implications of the war, Rimal argued that both sides now view the conflict as existential. “For the Israelis, defeat in Gaza would be a disaster, while for the Palestinians, this is their homeland—there is nowhere else for them to go,” he said.
He predicted that the war would continue until one side claims total victory, noting that despite overwhelming military disparities, Palestinian resistance groups have remained steadfast. “Israel is not just targeting these factions—they are deliberately killing women and children to break the resistance through suffering.”
The Justice and Development Party (PJD), Morocco’s leading Islamist political party, issued a statement condemning what it called “Israel’s criminal genocide against the defenseless Palestinian people.”
The party’s secretary-general, Abdelilah Benkirane, denounced the Israeli offensive, citing the killing of over 400 civilians overnight as one of the deadliest attacks since the start of the war. The statement further accused Israel of repeatedly violating ceasefire agreements and disregarding international law.
As Morocco’s political and civil organizations amplify their criticism, the renewed violence in Gaza continues to draw international condemnation. With protests planned across multiple cities, Moroccan public opinion remains firmly opposed to Israel’s actions, and pressure is mounting for stronger diplomatic and humanitarian responses.
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