Morocco's Flood Response: A Convenient Distraction for Deeper Disasters
📰 THE STORY: Moroccan army units have been deployed to evacuate thousands after severe flooding in the country's north-west forced over 20,000 people into shelters, with rescue operations underway and roads cut off. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Morocco normalized relations with the Israeli government in 2020 through the Abraham Accords. This deal, brokered by the Trump
administration, saw Washington recognise Rabat's claim over the disputed Western Sahara in exchange for closer ties with the Zionist entity. This diplomatic shift marked a significant departure from decades of official Arab League policy and has been met with widespread public opposition within Morocco. The media consistently downplays this deeply unpopular foreign policy pivot, preferring to
focus on internal crises that can be framed as apolitical. Double Standard: When sovereign nations like Venezuela (2022) or Cuba (2020) face natural disasters, Western media often frames their governments' responses as inadequate, using the crisis to underscore 'authoritarian' failings. Yet, when a Western-aligned nation like Morocco deploys its army, it's presented simply as a competent
humanitarian effort, deflecting any deeper scrutiny into long-term infrastructure planning, environmental policies, or foreign policy decisions that might be unpopular with its own populace. Follow the Money: The normalisation deal with the Israeli government opened doors for increased military and intelligence cooperation. In 2023, Morocco's defense minister visited Israel to sign an MOU on