A statement released by the Israeli army says the “the aim of the visit is to learn from each other and share knowledge, and is part of the IDF’s overall efforts to broaden military cooperation with other countries”. In March, senior Israeli military officials visited the North African Kingdom and signed an accord on military cooperation as Moroccan-Israeli economic, commercial and cultural relations are gaining momentum. Last November, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz visited Morocco. During the past few months, several international press reports have announced a series of deals passed by Morocco for the acquisition of advanced Israeli drones, air defense system (Iron Dome) and missiles. These Israeli weapons, combined with others purchased from the United States, France, Spain, Turkey…, give the North African Kingdom a decisive edge in any future conflict against its regional enemies.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 19, 2022 19:23 UTC