Israel and Morocco agreed on September 17, 2026, to deepen diplomatic and economic ties under a new trilateral agreement with the United States, building on President Trump’s Abraham Accords. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz hosted Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in New York for the signing. The agreement aims to upgrade diplomatic relations, restore direct flights, and expand cooperation in various sectors including technology, security, agriculture, water, energy, and telecommunications.
Waltz stated, "Everyone said that the Arab nations would walk away from Israel, that the relationship would fray, and yet, as today has proven, it’s stronger and growing." He referenced the recent challenges posed by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Iran, emphasizing the importance of economic discussions in fostering stability.
Waltz noted that trade between Israel and Morocco has increased by 500% since the normalization of relations in 2020 and expressed optimism that this trend would continue. He stated, "More Moroccans will travel to Israel, more Israelis will visit Morocco, many of them will visit ancient Jewish sites that Morocco has painstakingly preserved, more products and investments will flow between the two countries, businesses and families will have a stake in peace."
Sa’ar described the agreement as offering "practical ways" to enhance ties and promote tourism and investment. He acknowledged the US's role in shaping a better future.
Bourita expressed hope that the spirit of the Abraham Accords would contribute to peace in the Middle East and support a two-state solution.