Rabat — Today, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita called on Euro-Mediterranean countries to take “strict” positions against Israeli’s genocidal attacks on Gaza.
The official made the statements during a high-level retreat on the future of Euro-Mediterranean relations in Rabat, saying “what happens in Gaza questions our conscience and calls us to take strict positions against Israeli attacks, not only toward Palestinians.”
The foreign minister stressed that the situation in Gaza should influence how countries approach Euro-Mediterranean relations. He pointed to the challenges facing the Euro-Mediterranean space and urged the need for real action rather than just rhetoric.
“We need a space that relies on real actions instead of speeches,” Bourita explained.
He deplored the one-sided beneficial nature of the Euro-Mediterranean as “Europeans see the … space as a partnership area, while the Southern Mediterranean finds that the space does not build on real partnerships but serves partnerships for one side over another.”
Gaza genocide threatens regional stability
During a press conference with Dubravka Šuica on the sidelines of the retreat, the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Bourita described Gaza’s catastrophic situation as “a major challenge to international law and regional stability,” including the Euro-Mediterranean region.
He condemned Israel’s aggressive genocidal actions against Gazan civilians, calling them “unacceptable acts” that threaten not only regional security and stability but the entire world.
Bourita specifically noted the absence of any deterrent force that could interfer to stop Israel’s aggressions in the genocide-torn enclave.
He also described the Gaza situation as “a major challenge to international law and regional stability,” including the Euro-Mediterranean region.
The Moroccan diplomat stressed that events in Gaza “demolish the foundations of building the Euro-Mediterranean space.” He argued that international law has never faced such a challenge as what currently occurs in Gaza.
Strong condemnation of displacement threats
Bourita strongly denounced Israel’s “provocative statements about displacing Palestinians.” He described these statements as violations of international and humanitarian law that threatens stability and poses risks to neighboring countries.
The foreign minister called such displacement threats “dangerous and absolutely rejected,” warning that they will lead to destabilized neighboring countries and regional states.
Bourita also addressed the situation in Jerusalem, saying that “raids, threats, and practices in Jerusalem transform a political problem into a religious one.”
He explained that Jerusalem holds symbolic value as a place of coexistence, but now faces incitement to hatred and extremism with unpredictable consequences.
Regional attacks draw condemnation
Regarding attacks on neighboring countries, Bourita said Morocco condemned the attacks on Syria and Qatar, and issued a statement of solidarity and support with Qatar, supporting the Gulf country’s upcoming Arab-Islamic summit after these “unacceptable attacks.”
The foreign minister described the overall situation as “very dangerous” which requires responsible handling from the UN Security Council and permanent members. He warned that current practices could drag the region toward uncontrollable consequences.
Call for international action
Bourita urged the international community to “use all available tools to stop Israeli attacks.” He pointed out that targeting journalists and innocent people questions human conscience before it questions international law.
The foreign minister concluded by reiterating the need for critical thought to achieve a clear vision, especially as attention turns to Middle Eastern developments and the implications for neighboring countries.
The high-level retreat in Rabat rallies officials from Euro-Mediterranean countries to discuss the future of regional cooperation amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
