A senior official within the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has expressed confidence in Morocco's capacity to act in support of the Palestinian cause, following the announcement of an upgrade in diplomatic representation between Morocco and Israel. The decision was announced on Wednesday during a meeting in New York sponsored by the United States.
The PLO official, whose name was not disclosed in the source article, said that Rabat has historically played a constructive role in Palestinian affairs and is expected to continue advocating for Palestinian rights despite the diplomatic shift. Morocco has long positioned itself as a mediator in the Middle East peace process and has maintained ties with both Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
The move to elevate diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel comes amid broader regional realignments. Morocco normalized relations with Israel in December 2020 as part of the US-brokered Abraham Accords, and the two countries have since deepened cooperation in areas such as trade, security, and tourism. The latest step, announced at a US-sponsored meeting in New York, signals a further strengthening of those ties.
Palestinian officials have generally taken a cautious stance on Arab states' normalization with Israel, urging that such moves not come at the expense of Palestinian aspirations for statehood. The PLO official's remarks suggest a willingness to engage with Morocco's diplomatic role rather than outright opposition.
As of September 2026, the full implications of the upgraded Morocco-Israel representation remain to be seen, particularly regarding its impact on the Palestinian issue. Morocco has consistently stated that its relations with Israel do not undermine its support for a two-state solution and Palestinian rights.
