Israeli gov't congratulates Morocco after reaching World Cup semi-finals

Israeli gov't congratulates Morocco after reaching World Cup semi-finals
Sunday 11 December 2022 - 16:15

The Israeli government extended its congratulations to Morocco after the Atlas Lions’ historic victory on Saturday against Portugal and their qualification for the semi-finals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

“Congratulations to the Atlas Lions for achieving this historic football feat by qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals,” the Israeli government wrote in its Arabic-language Twitter account.

The Israeli executive also published other tweets illustrated with photos recounting the celebrations that took place in the city of Nazareth after the historic victory of Morocco.

“Coinciding with the start of Christmas celebrations, the city of Nazareth in Israel is celebrating Morocco’s victory today,” it said.

On Saturday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog congratulated Morocco, King and people, on the occasion of the historic victory of the Atlas Lions over Portugal and their qualification for the semi-finals of this world tournament.

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