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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 424

Nasser Bourita

Moroccan demonstrators burn an Israeli flag at a protest in Rabat on September 9, 2022. (Fadel Senna/AFP)
September 10, 2022, 11:59 am
Demonstrators burn Israeli flag in Morocco amid probe into misconduct at mission
Around 100 protestors rally against normalization in wake of recall of top Israeli envoy after allegations; initial investigation suggests sexual and financial improprieties
By AFP and Tal Schneider
United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, makes remarks at the Negev Summit, with from left, Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani, Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, March 28, 2022, in Sde Boker, Israel. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)
May 11, 2022, 3:22 pm
Coalition against IS discusses looming resurgence as jihadists gain power in Sahel
Marrakesh meeting to address ‘stabilization efforts in areas previously impacted by Daesh’; senior officials reunite three years after caliphate was crushed in Iraq
By AFP
United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, makes remarks at the Negev Summit, with from left, Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani, Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, March 28, 2022, in Sde Boker, Israel. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)
March 29, 2022, 6:44 am
For Israel, the Negev Summit was all about Iran. For other participants, not so much
Foreign diplomats involved say Tehran wasn’t what brought them to Sde Boker, as each country has its own concerns that justify participation in first-of-its-kind gathering
By Jacob Magid
After meeting for the Negev Summit, Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani, left, Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, and United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, pose for a photograph Monday, March 28, 2022, in Sde Boker, Israel. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)
March 28, 2022, 3:24 pm
Announcing permanent regional forum, Israel, Arab states laud alliance, decry terror
At Negev Summit, Lapid says Iran and proxies ‘certainly have something to fear’; diplomats from US, Egypt, Morocco, Bahrain highlight necessity of advancing peace with Palestinians
By Lazar Berman and Aaron Boxerman
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (R) welcomes his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan at Sde Boker in southern Israel, on March 27, 2022, ahead of the Negev Summit. (Jack Guez/AFP)
March 27, 2022, 9:03 pm
Foreign ministers of Bahrain, UAE, Morocco and Egypt arrive for Negev Summit
With Iran issue looming, Israeli official says top diplomats discussing ‘advancing a regional security architecture’ to counter threats by ‘air, sea, and piracy’
By Lazar Berman and Aaron Boxerman
(From left to right): Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan at a press conference in Washington, DC on October 13, 2021. (GPO)
March 25, 2022, 4:40 pm
Israel to host Blinken and FMs of UAE, Morocco and Bahrain in ‘historic summit’
First in-person gathering of each Abraham Accords country’s top diplomat will be held on Sunday and Monday, as US secretary of state visits Jewish state, Foreign Ministry says
By Jacob Magid
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (right) meets with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, on August 25, 2021. (Olivier Douliery/Pool via AP)
March 24, 2022, 7:21 pm
Blinken to visit next week, with Russia, Iran, Abraham Accords on the agenda
In second trip to region, secretary of state looks to shore up Israeli support for Western effort to end Ukraine war and coordinate ahead of a possible Iran deal signing
By Jacob Magid
A picture taken in the office of Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita's (top-R) in the capital Rabat, shows him and his counterparts Israel's Yair Lapid (top-L) and Antony Blinken of the US (Bottom), take part in a virtual meeting, on December 22, 2021. (AFP)
December 22, 2021, 11:37 pm
Morocco, Israel mark first anniversary of US-brokered renewal of ties
Foreign ministers of three countries — Nasser Bourita, Yair Lapid and Antony Blinken — hold video conference; Moroccan FM accepts invitation to visit Israel
By AFP
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (left) and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita (right) sign three framework agreements in Rabat, on August 11, 2021. (Shlomi Amsalem/GPO)
October 16, 2021, 12:18 pm
Morocco said set to approve aviation, culture and sport agreements with Israel
Moroccan government to discuss deals ahead of ratification; agreements were signed during Lapid’s August visit to Rabat
By ToI Staff
(Clockwise from top left) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, UAE diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash, Bahrain’s Ambassador to the US Sheikh Abdullah bin Rashid al-Khalifa and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in a virtual event marking the one-year anniversary of the Abraham Accords on September 17, 2021. (Screen capture/YouTube)
September 17, 2021, 6:42 pm
Blinken pledges US backing to expand Abraham Accords between Israel, Arab states
At US-hosted event marking a year since signing of historic agreement, Lapid notes anniversary of peace deal with Egypt; Morocco, UAE call for two-state solution
By Lazar Berman and Jacob Magid
Moroccan King Mohammed VI waves to a crowd as he arrives for the opening session of the Moroccan Parliament in Rabat, Morocco, on October 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Abdeljalil Bounhar)
August 20, 2021, 12:55 pm
Moroccan king says he hopes ties with Israel will encourage regional peace
Mohammed VI sends missive to Isaac Herzog in response to president’s letter delivered by Yair Lapid last week
By ToI Staff
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid speaks in Rabat, Morocco, on August 12, 2021. (Lazar Berman)
August 14, 2021, 9:54 am
With government facing growing trials, Lapid shines spotlight on Morocco ties
As COVID-19 spirals and some diplomatic appointments are questioned, FM uses personal charm and mutual interests to make progress in Rabat
By Lazar Berman
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (right) inaugurates Israel’s Liaison Office in Rabat, Morocco, on August 12, 2021, alongside Moroccan Deputy Foreign Minister Mohcine Jazouli (center) and Welfare Minister Meir Cohen (left). (Shlomi Amsalem/GPO)
August 12, 2021, 4:05 pm
Lapid: Israel, Morocco to upgrade to full diplomatic relations within two months
Opening liaison office in Rabat, foreign minister says he agreed with Moroccan counterpart on upgrading missions to embassies; Herzog invites king to visit
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks about infrastructure investment at the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering on Aug. 9, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)
August 12, 2021, 3:30 am
Blinken lauds ‘significant’ first post-normalization visit by Lapid in Morocco
Secretary says Biden administration will continue working with Israel and Morocco to strengthen all aspects of their new partnership and create more peaceful future for region
By Jacob Magid
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (L) and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita (R) speak in Rabat, August 11, 2021 (Shlomi Amsalem, GPO)
August 11, 2021, 8:05 pm
In Rabat, Lapid holds lengthy talks with Moroccan FM, who urges 2-state solution
Nasser Bourita signs three framework agreements with his visiting Israeli counterpart, calls for immediate resumption of negotiations between Israel and Palestinians
By Lazar Berman
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