Israel Officially Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

Here is the full press release from the Royal Cabinet:

"His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, received a letter from the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, His Excellency Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu.

In this letter, the Israeli Prime Minister brought to the Very High Attention of His Majesty the King, may God assist him, the decision of the State of Israel to "recognize the sovereignty of Morocco over the territory of Western Sahara".

In this regard, the Israeli Prime Minister indicated that this position of his country will be "reflected in all relevant acts and documents of the Israeli Government".

He also stressed that this decision will be "transmitted to the United Nations, the regional and international organizations of which Israel is a member, as well as to all countries with which Israel maintains diplomatic relations".

In his letter to the Sovereign, the Israeli Prime Minister informed that Israel is positively examining "the opening of a Consulate in the city of Dakhla", and this within the framework of the concretization of this State decision".