Trump: Israel, Morocco agree to normalize relations

US president calls both nations 'GREAT friends', says deal is 'HISTORIC breakthrough'

By Beyza Binnur Donmez

ANKARA (AA) - US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Israel and Morocco "have agreed to full diplomatic relations," calling the deal a "massive breakthrough" for peace in the Middle East.

"Another HISTORIC breakthrough today!" Trump said on Twitter. "Our two GREAT friends Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to full diplomatic relations – a massive breakthrough for peace in the Middle East!"

Morocco became the fourth nation to normalize ties with Tel Aviv, after Sudan declared official normalization of relations with Israel and a halt to any aggression with the Jewish state in October.

Bahrain and the UAE agreed in September to establish full diplomatic, cultural and commercial relations with Israel after signing controversial agreements at the White House.

The deals have drawn widespread condemnation from Palestinians, who say the accords ignore their rights and do not serve the Palestinian cause.

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