WASHINGTON — The White House said on Thursday that Morocco had agreed to begin normalizing relations with Israel, becoming the fourth Arab state this fall to do so and advancing a major foreign goal for President Trump as he nears the end of his administration.
An announcement also recognized Morocco’s claim of sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara.
But government officials in Morocco conspicuously avoided committing to an opening of embassies or consulates in each other’s countries, pledging only to “resume diplomatic relations as soon as possible,” after Mr. Trump announced what he described as “a massive breakthrough” for Middle East peace. (Read More)
