The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/islamists-in-morocco/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:22:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Islamists in Morocco | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/islamists-in-morocco/ 32 32 Morocco’s long-ruling Islamists suffer crushing defeat to liberals https://www.timesofisrael.com/long-ruling-islamists-appear-to-suffer-crushing-defeat-in-morocco-election/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:39:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2614049 With nearly all votes in, results show unexpected win for liberal parties, collapse of support for Justice and Development Party, with ruling faction dropping from 125 seats to 12

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]]> Morocco says Scandinavian hikers’ murder was terrorism, as new arrests made https://www.timesofisrael.com/morocco-says-scandinavian-hikers-murder-was-terrorism-as-new-arrests-made/ Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:51:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1983945 Prosecutors say profile of suspects confirms radical Islamist motive; village known as tourist attraction fears for its image

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]]> Islamists suspected in Morocco murder of 2 Scandinavian tourists https://www.timesofisrael.com/islamists-suspected-in-morocco-murder-of-2-scandinavian-tourists/ Thu, 20 Dec 2018 04:12:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1983378 One of the women was reportedly beheaded; one suspect arrested, police hunting for 3 others

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]]> Moroccans shaken by links to extremist attacks in Europe https://www.timesofisrael.com/moroccans-shaken-by-links-to-extremist-attacks-in-europe/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:03:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1680916 Involvement of its nationals in recent terror in Europe undermines perception of country as a center of relative stability

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]]> Spain terrorists showed ‘no sign of radicalization’: father https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-attackers-showed-no-sign-of-radicalization-father/ Sat, 19 Aug 2017 12:55:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1679101 Relatives of the Oukabir brothers say Moussa, 17, had recently started going to the mosque; 'maybe that's where he was brainwashed'

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]]> Moroccan authorities say IS-linked cell dismantled https://www.timesofisrael.com/moroccan-authorities-say-is-linked-cell-dismantled/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 08:38:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1599640 7 people held, were allegedly recruited by terror group to fight in Iraq and Syria

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]]> Morocco king names new premier to end 5-month deadlock https://www.timesofisrael.com/morocco-king-names-new-premier-to-end-deadlock/ Sat, 18 Mar 2017 02:24:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1582626 Saad-Eddine El Othmani, a former FM from the Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD), charged with forming new government

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]]> Morocco said to ban sale, production of burqas https://www.timesofisrael.com/morocco-said-to-ban-sale-production-of-burqas/ Sat, 14 Jan 2017 13:21:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1539983&preview_id=1539983 Officials say the full-face covering has raised 'security concerns' in the Muslim country, where few use the controversial clothing article

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]]> Spain arrests man accused of spreading IS propaganda https://www.timesofisrael.com/spain-arrests-man-accused-of-spreading-is-propaganda/ Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:46:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1486123 Ministry says 157 suspected pro-jihad activists detained since national security alert was raised

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]]> Islamists beat liberals in Morocco elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/islamists-beat-liberals-in-morocco-elections/ Sat, 08 Oct 2016 13:58:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1476654 Ruling PJD party to continue leading coalition government after winning 125 seats out of 395 in parliamentary vote

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]]> Moroccans vote amid worries about jobs, Islamic extremism https://www.timesofisrael.com/moroccans-vote-amid-worries-about-jobs-islamic-extremism/ Fri, 07 Oct 2016 07:22:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1476142 Elections seen as key test for moderate, West-oriented monarchy's pledge of post-Arab Spring reforms

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]]> Morocco dismantles cell of female Islamic State extremists https://www.timesofisrael.com/morocco-dismantles-cell-of-female-islamic-state-extremists/ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:13:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1473864 10 women arrested in simultaneous operations in towns across country; detainees suspected of planning attacks

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]]> Late Moroccan king honored for protecting his country’s Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/late-moroccan-king-honored-for-protecting-his-countrys-jews/ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 16:41:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1308944 In NY synagogue, Jewish group joins ruling family to recall Mohammed V's resistance to French, Arab anti-Semitism

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]]> 14 held in ‘anti-terror’ raids in Spain and Morocco https://www.timesofisrael.com/14-held-in-anti-terror-raids-in-spain-and-morocco/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:50:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1239110 Authorities crack down on recruiters working with the Islamic State group to send foreign fighters to Syria

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]]> Train attack shows impossibility of tracking all jihadists https://www.timesofisrael.com/train-attack-shows-impossibility-of-tracking-all-jihadists/ Sat, 22 Aug 2015 17:56:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1237741 Senior member of Belgium's counter-terrorism police unit outlines challenges, says threat by extremists has 'never been higher'

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