Justice and Development Party

Moroccan Opposition Leader Defends Hamas, Rejects ’Terrorist’ Label

10 November 2023

While the war between Israel and Hamas has been raging for more than a month now, Abdelilah Benkirane, secretary general of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), is (…)

Muslim Leaders Defend Against Israel Collusion Claims, PJD Chief Calls Accusations ’Conspiracy’

18 October 2023

Abdelilah Benkirane, Secretary General of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), reacted to the accusations of Muslim leaders of "treason and collaboration with Israel".

Moroccan Groups Voice Support for Palestinians Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

16 October 2023

Several Moroccan associations and political parties have expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people after the recent Hamas attack on Israel and the escalation of (…)

Moroccan Opposition Leader Calls for Expulsion of Israeli Diplomat Amid Rising Tensions

12 October 2023

In a context of escalating Israeli-Palestinian tensions, the Secretary General of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane, is demanding the expulsion of (…)

Morocco’s PJD Party Praises Hamas Attack on Israel as "Heroic Operation"

9 October 2023

The surprise offensive of the Palestinian Hamas movement is eliciting reactions from the Party of Justice and Development (PJD). The party led by former Moroccan Prime Minister (…)

Former Moroccan Minister Quits Islamist PJD Party Amid Internal Tensions

26 September 2023

Abdelkader Amara is no longer a member of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD). On Monday, the former Minister of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water announced his (…)

Morocco’s Islamic Party Links Earthquake to ’Collective Sins’, Sparks Controversy

25 September 2023

The Party of Justice and Development (PJD) spoke out about the powerful and devastating earthquake of September 8 that mourned Morocco and issued a call to Moroccans. And the (…)

Moroccan Parliament Urges Protection of Vulnerable Oases Amid Summer Fire Threats

6 August 2023

The Moroccan Parliament calls for the protection of the oases in the Tata region and other regions of the country threatened by fires every summer. The parliamentary group of (…)

PJD Leader Calls for Silence on Israel’s Recognition of Moroccan Sahara

22 July 2023

The Secretary General of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane, has asked the members and officials of the party to impose a blackout on Israel’s (…)

Former Salafist Turned Advisor Pushes for Legal Reforms in Morocco

15 July 2023

Mohamed Abdelouahab Rafiqui has been an advisor to the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, since July 7. The former Salafist, now a defender of "values of tolerance and the (…)