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Who does Israel belong to? Why Bennett’s model matters now - opinion

From public policy to bomb shelters, Israel faces a test of unity, fairness, and responsibility that will shape its future as a nation.

FORMER PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett addresses the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem on Tuesday.
Ziv Agmon, acting chief of staff and spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026.

Netanyahu spox. resigns following leaked racist comments calling Moroccan MKs 'baboons'

Hiba Benoutic, a Moroccan PhD candidate in anthropology and sociology at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Moroccan PhD student stays in Israel during war to finish Ben-Gurion University research

International Cooperation Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Amit Adler, July 2024; illustrative.

Israeli relations with Middle Eastern countries improving as war goes on with Iran


A vision for the future: Observations of Jewish life and heritage in Morocco - opinion

Essaouira, with its rich history and vibrant culture, stands as a reminder of what is possible when we embrace our shared heritage.

 THE WRITER (third from left) poses with leaders of the Mimouna Association and participants from Latin America at the recent conference in Essaouira, Morocco.

Israel apologizes to Morocco after televised Netanyahu map debacle

“Unfortunately, this correction was not made on an old map that was presented to the prime minister moments before the start of an interview on French television," the PMO said.

 Netanyahu presents a map in which Western Sahara appears to be separated from Morocco, in an interview with the French news outlet LCI. May 30, 2024.

Bringing Ladino melodies to the Jewish Music Days Festival

Head of band says he wants to preserve the roots of the music but is equally keen to present the material in a contemporaneously compatible manner.

 ARIEL LAZARUS (in blue suit) and the Israeli Ladino Orchestra.

How Mimouna's Moroccan roots unite and inspire global Jewish communities

With nearly one million Israeli Jews of Moroccan descent, they represent a vibrant force within Israeli society, residing in major cities and contributing to a rich cultural legacy.

 Mimouna table at the Arviv family in Ashkelon, Israel.

'The Blue Caftan': An unusual love triangle in Morocco - review

Silk is at the center of a moving drama about a couple in a small Moroccan city who make silk caftans in their workshop, which turns into an unusual love triangle.

 SCENE from 'The Blue Caftan'

Moroccan man who killed housemate in revenge for Gaza found guilty in UK

Alid had first used two knives to attack his sleeping housemate, to whom became aggressive after learning of his conversion to Christianity, stabbing him six times while shouting "Allahu Akbar."

 People walk past an election poster ahead of tomorrow's local elections, in Hartlepool, Britain May 5, 2021.

'The Blue Caftan': Maryam Touzani, Nabil Ayouch talk the story behind the film

The Blue Caftan is a beautifully photographed film that tells the story of a complex triangle.

 A SCENE from ‘The Blue Caftan.’

SHIN-DC brings together Jews and Muslims with Moroccan post-Passover tradition

Mimouna, the post-Passover festival, is a celebration of neighbourliness which sees the doors of Jewish homes left open to welcome others inside.

 Jews and Muslims come together for DC’s Official Mimouna Hosted by SHIN-DC.

Maryam Touzani and Nabil Ayouch on the story behind ‘The Blue Caftan’ - review

Moroccan filmmakers Touzani and Ayouch debut "The Blue Caftan" in Israeli theaters, exploring love, tradition, and acceptance in a beautifully crafted tale.

 Maryam Touzani 2019

Darya Mosenzon – from classical piano to Morocco

How the pianist Darya Mosenzon came to specialise in Moroccan music.

 Darya Mosenzon