In over 50 Moroccan cities and villages, protests erupted after Friday prayers, condemning the ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza, as well as decrying perceived Western hypocrisy and the normalization of ties between Arab nations and Israel, including Morocco.
For the 34th consecutive week, the Moroccan Authority to Support the Nation’s Issues called for demonstrations after Friday and Maghrib prayers, rallying under the unified theme: “We will not remain silent while Rafah is under fire.”
These protests aimed to express solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians and condemn the brutal acts committed by the Israeli government against civilians in Gaza.
Mohamed Riahi, a member of the central office of the Moroccan Authority for Supporting the Nation’s Issues, revealed that calls for protest came from 56 Moroccan cities, with 115 demonstrations planned, spanning from Tangier to Casablanca.
The overarching goal of these protests, echoing sentiments since October 7, is to affirm Moroccan support for the Palestinian cause, particularly advocating for a unified Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
These demonstrations vehemently denounced the recent atrocities in Jabalia and Rafah, including the tragic loss of civilian lives, despite assurances of safety for displaced individuals. With over 45,000 martyrs recorded, the protests also criticized the official silence and inaction of Arab and Western powers in response to the ongoing violence in Palestine.
Moreover, protesters raised slogans condemning official Moroccan normalization with Israel, viewing it as a betrayal of Palestinian aspirations for liberation and self-determination. This sentiment underscores the solidarity of Moroccans with the Palestinian cause, rejecting any compromise on the principles of justice and human rights.
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