Israel and Morocco Upgrade Ties to Full Embassies

Israel and Morocco agreed to upgrade their diplomatic missions to full embassies and appoint ambassadors following a trilateral summit in New York on September 17, 2026. Hosted by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz, the meeting between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita marked six years of the Abraham Accords.

The agreement includes the prompt reinstatement of direct flights by the end of the year and the finalization of investment protection and double-taxation agreements by the end of 2026. The United States and Israel also reaffirmed their recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the entire Western Sahara territory. The three nations characterized the move as a way to deepen cooperation in security, energy, technology, and agriculture.

While the diplomatic upgrade aims to advance regional peace, the relationship faces internal pressure in Morocco due to public protests regarding the Palestinian cause and the conflict in Gaza. Sa'ar credited the vision of Donald Trump for transforming the region's diplomatic landscape, stating that the Abraham Accords proved that all barriers can be broken.