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Israel Debuts National Pavilion at Marrakech Air Show

By AFP

Israel opened its first national pavilion at the Marrakech Air Show, bringing together its leading defense contractors. The Ministry of Defence announced that this is Israel’s first official participation in a defense exhibition in Morocco since the Abraham Accords were signed. Eight Israeli defense companies displayed advanced, combat‑proven technologies during the event, which runs until Saturday. The biennial show, held from October 7 to 10 at the Marrakech Royal Moroccan Air Force Base, showcases the latest offerings from civil and military aeronautics and space industries. Israel’s major defense firms—Elbit Systems, IAI, and Rafael—presented solutions across air, land, sea, space, intelligence, cyber, and digital domains. The pavilion’s opening follows recent steps to strengthen ties between Morocco and Israel, including upgrading diplomatic missions to embassies and appointing ambassadors after a meeting of foreign ministers hosted by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz. The two countries also agreed to expand air travel, restore direct flights, and plan high‑level bilateral visits. Morocco is among five countries that have pledged to send troops to Gaza under the U.S.‑backed International Stabilization Force as part of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.