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Hugh Lovatt

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Senior Policy Fellow @ecfr. Middle East analysis and European foreign policy, with focus on Israel/Palestine and Western Sahara. Mountain runner. Usual caveats.
London ecfr.eu/mena Joined March 2012
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Hugh Lovatt @h_lovatt
Even as Israel engages in ethnic cleansing and destruction of Gaza’s population, its military ties with Morocco continue to deepen #FrèresDarmes
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian Verified account @manniefabian 7h
Israeli security and military officials are conducting an official visit to Morocco as part of efforts to deepen defense ties between the nations.

The delegation is being led by Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram and also includes representatives from the IDF.

The ministry says Baram met with senior Moroccan defense officials, including Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudiyi; Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces, Mohammed Berrid; and other officials from the Royal Palace and the intelligence services.

The ministry says that since the renewal of diplomatic relations in 2020 and a memorandum of understanding signed in 2021, "security ties between Israel and Morocco have grown significantly, including throughout the three years of war."

"Israel's defense industries are highly regarded in Morocco," the ministry says, adding that most defense deals with Morocco are executed under government-to-government agreements.

Israeli defense firms are also "supporting the establishment of an independent Moroccan defense industry through joint ventures and offset agreements," the ministry says.

During the trip, Baram is set to inaugurate the permanent premises of Israel's defense attaché office in Rabat, headed by Col. Sharon Itach, who is Israel's first-ever military attaché to Morocco.

Since the 2020 renewal of diplomatic relations, the IDF has developed ties with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR), including joint drills.

The ministry says Baram's visit to Morocco reflects its strategy to "deepen defense cooperation with friendly nations and expand defense exports to strengthen the IDF's force buildup, influence foreign policy, and bolster the Israeli defense industry and economy."
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Hugh Lovatt @h_lovatt
A full return to the inconclusive war Morocco fought against the Polisario between 1975-1991 is unlikely to suppress Sahrawi nationalism. No durable settlement can be imposed by force. Sooner or later, the parties will have to return to UN-led negotiations ecfr.eu/article/wester…
ecfr.eu Western Sahara miscalculation: How Europe can stop a war in North Africa – European Council on... Washington’s diplomatic fumbling has ended the UN mission in Western Sahara and jeopardised a 35-year peace process. Europeans need to use their leverage with M
ECSaharaui Verified account @ECSaharaui__ 3d
🔴 ÚLTIMA HORA | Marruecos desplazó esta semana más tropas a los sectores norte, centro y sur del Sáhara Occidental

El despliegue militar marroquí en el frente del Sáhara Occidental calienta el polvorín del norte de África

ecsaharaui.com/11/2026/el-des…
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Hugh Lovatt @h_lovatt
The (informed) speculation in Damascus last week was that it might be HTS-allied Caucasus fighters from Ajnad al-Kavkaz who would be deploying to Yemen. They have reportedly also been fighting against Russian forces in Ukraine.
Aya Iskandarani @Aya_Isk 2d
Posting the full article about the Syrian troops in Yemen and Saudi as shared by France24 👇

france24.com/en/live-news/2…
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