Thousands of Moroccans demonstrated in the capital Rabat on Saturday, April 19, in a show of solidarity with Palestinians and to protest a proposed Israeli law. The rally, confirmed by AFP journalists, saw participants waving Palestinian and Moroccan flags.
The protest was organized by the Moroccan Front for Supporting Palestine and Against Normalization, a coalition of various groups. Marchers gathered in central Rabat before proceeding to the parliament building, chanting slogans against normalization with Israel and in support of Gaza.
A key focus of the demonstration was opposition to a bill advancing in Israel's Knesset that would allow the death penalty for convicted terrorists. Protesters and organizers argue such a law would disproportionately target Palestinians. The protest occurred amidst ongoing regional tensions following the 2023 Gaza war.
Morocco normalized diplomatic relations with Israel in 2020 as part of the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords. This move remains controversial within the country, prompting periodic large-scale protests like this one, which reflect continued public support for the Palestinian cause.
