Morocco and Israel established diplomatic relations. There are countries in the Maghreb country that have a long history with Jews. Jews had settled down and lived before Christianity in Morocco. After the independence of Morocco in the 20th century, many Jews left Morocco. However, Morocco and Israel still have a secret relationship. Western Sahara became the subject of the deal in the establishment of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel in 2020. Western Sahara is a very sensitive issue that still contributes to the border closures with neighboring Algeria. Under these circumstances, the impact of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel on the dynamics of the region seems very complex.
This study consider the above points and look at the establishment of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel in the following situations. First, analyzing Morocco’s strategy (Africa, among other things West Africa) for the long-standing special relationship between Morocco and Israel and for the establishment of diplomacy with Israel. Second, the Western Sahara is a very sensitive issue in relations between Morocco and Algeria, and it is an important variable that determines the dynamics of the two countries. Lastly, Algeria considers that Western Sahara conflict is a case of de-colonization, so sovereignty of Western Sahara cannot be admittied. This study deals with content of post-independence de-colonialization policies and the dilemma that Algeria faces today’s Western Sahara matter. This is because Algeria’s domestic situation has not recovered since Corona-19, showing limits to its diplomatic capabilities. Algeria is urging the international community to resolve the issue, but the this issue might be watched for now as the inauguration of the new U.S. president.