Knesset Speaker Urges Israel to Recognize Morocco's Control of Western Sahara

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has called for Israel to recognize Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara, during an official visit to the country. Rabat controls nearly 80% of the Western Sahara and sees the entire territory as its sovereign territory, while the Polisario Front movement seeks independence in the territory. Israel and Morocco established full diplomatic relations in December 2020 as part of the Abraham Accords, and since then, cooperation in security, trade, and tourism has grown. However, there is opposition from some sectors of the Moroccan public to closer ties with Israel.