manifestations dans plusieurs villes pour demander l’arrêt de la normalisation avec l’entité sioniste
Summary of Events in Morocco Regarding Palestinian Support
On a recent Friday evening, mass protests erupted in various Moroccan cities, spurred by calls from the National Action Group for Palestine and the Moroccan Front for Support to Palestine and Against Normalization. The demonstrations were directed against all forms of normalization with Israel and condemned the ongoing "barbaric" aggression against Gaza. These protests coincided with significant anniversaries—the Land Day and World Al-Quds Day—serving as a poignant backdrop for the participants’ calls for Palestinian solidarity.
Demonstrators passionately voiced opposition to Israeli actions, particularly highlighting concerns over forced displacement of Palestinians and the normalization agreements established by the Moroccan government with Israel. Slogans denouncing the so-called Moroccan-Israeli "friendship group" were echoed throughout the rallies. In Rabat, Abdel Hafid al-Sreiti, the coordinator of the National Action Group for Palestine, emphasized the importance of the commemorations as opportunities to reaffirm support for Palestinian resistance.
Other cities, including Marrakech, also witnessed large-scale protests organized by the Moroccan Front for Support to Palestine. Abdelsamad Fathi, the deputy national coordinator of the Front, characterized these demonstrations as a "clear popular referendum" against the imposed normalization that threatens the Moroccan identity and existence. He underscored the significance of the slogan "Commitment to Dismantle Normalization," framing the struggle as one that encompasses not just Palestine, but also the homeland, people, and future of the Moroccan nation.
Fathi condemned the violent actions of Israel against the Palestinian population, describing them as acts of extermination and forced displacement. He pointed out the consequences of Israeli military campaigns, which include massacres, famine, and destruction of vital infrastructure, all aimed at coercing Palestinians to abandon their land.
The Moroccan Authority for Supporting National Causes reported that more than 100 demonstrations were scheduled across 54 cities, with plans for further marches taking place over the weekend, particularly in Casablanca and Tangier. This widespread participation indicates a significant grassroots movement within Morocco, united in its condemnation of Israeli policies and the call for a reevaluation of Morocco’s stance on normalization.
Overall, these events reflect a growing sentiment among Moroccans, portraying the protests not only as expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian cause but also as a broader defense of national identity and sovereignty against perceived external pressures.
