Moncef El Marzouki Critiques Morocco's Diplomatic Move
From his residence in France, former Tunisian President Moncef El Marzouki has openly criticized Morocco's recent decision to establish an embassy in Israel, labeling the move as "erroneous and morally reprehensible." He expressed that this action feels like a "stab in the back" to a people who are subjected to daily violence in full view of the world, and he believes it tarnishes the image and political interests of the Moroccan regime.
El Marzouki asserts that such a decision is likely to intensify bilateral tensions in the region at a time when calm is desperately needed. He contends that true tranquility can only be achieved by preventing Israel's influence from permeating the area, as he argues it has historically led to division and destruction in the Arab East.
Before condemning the normalization of relations between Rabat and Tel Aviv, El Marzouki reaffirmed his strong connection to Morocco, which he regards as his "second homeland." He also reiterated his unwavering support for Morocco's territorial integrity and its sovereignty over Western Sahara. Furthermore, he expressed gratitude to King Mohammed VI for his backing during the Tunisian revolution and his wisdom during the upheavals of 2011 as well as last year’s youth protests.
On a related note, the current Tunisian president praised the Algerian authorities' decision to sever diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates. Prior to his presidency, Moncef El Marzouki founded the Congress for the Republic (CPR) in 2001, a leftist party opposed to any normalization with Israel.
As reported by yabiladi.com.
