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Marrakech • October 06, 2026 • 2 min read

Eight Israeli Defense Companies to Participate for the First Time in Marrakech Airshow Amid Growing Protests

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Eight Israeli Defense Companies to Participate for the First Time in Marrakech Airshow Amid Growing Protests

Eight Israeli Defense Companies to Make Their Debut at the Marrakech Airshow

For the first time in history, eight Israeli military industries are set to officially participate in the Marrakech Airshow, which is scheduled to take place from October 7 to October 10. This event comes at a time when the ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza have led to accusations of genocide, as per findings from an independent United Nations investigation. Daily casualties among Palestinians continue to rise in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, exacerbated by increasing settlement activities and land confiscations.

This unprecedented participation of Israeli companies also unfolds against a backdrop of sustained protests within Morocco, where various cities have witnessed demonstrations opposing normalization with Israel. These protests have intensified in recent weeks, with activists demanding a cessation of all forms of collaboration with the Israeli state. Despite these public sentiments, Morocco and Israel have been expanding their official relations, a move that included upgrading diplomatic ties to embassy status and appointing ambassadors last September, alongside enhancing economic cooperation and resuming direct flights.

As reported by elmaouid.dz.

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