A senior official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad announced that the Kingdom of Morocco welcomes the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem.
The source emphasized that Morocco “stresses the importance of this advisory opinion in supporting the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to establish their independent and sovereign state with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel within the framework of the two-state solution.”
The official added that the Kingdom of Morocco rejects all practices and measures aimed at altering the existing legal and historical status on the ground, which undermine efforts to restore stability and calm in the region.
This Moroccan stance comes in the context of the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, and affirms the importance of respecting international law and international legitimacy in resolving regional conflicts.
This statement reflects Morocco’s continued active role in supporting peace efforts in the Middle East and its commitment to contributing to finding a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, ensuring the rights of all parties and achieving stability in the region.
The Moroccan position aligns with its longstanding support for Palestinian rights while also highlighting its role as a moderate voice in the region. By emphasizing the two-state solution and the importance of East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state, Morocco reiterates its commitment to internationally recognized parameters for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Furthermore, Morocco’s rejection of unilateral measures that could alter the status quo on the ground demonstrates its concern for maintaining stability and adhering to international law. This stance is consistent with Morocco’s broader foreign policy objectives of promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and North Africa region.