Abdul-Malik al-Houthi accused Morocco of betrayal regarding its stance on the Palestinian cause, calling it a collaborator with Israel. His critique aimed to emphasize a divide between the Moroccan government and its people. In contrast, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has promoted Palestinian rights and recently initiated humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza.
In a televised address on Al-Masirah, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Houthi movement, harshly criticized Morocco for its stance on the Palestinian cause. He labeled Morocco as a “collaborator, a traitor, and complicit with the Israeli enemy,” reflecting a deeper tension between the Houthis, backed by Iran, and Morocco’s government. This criticism aims to undermine Morocco’s position by suggesting its actions contradict the sentiments of the Arab and Muslim communities.
Al-Houthi expressed disappointment over Morocco’s growing economic ties with Israel, claiming a significant disconnect between the government’s actions and Islamic values as understood in the Quran. His comments were part of a broader condemnation of Arab governments’ relations with Israel; however, his focused attack on Morocco was particularly prominent.
He noted a disparity between the Moroccan government’s policies and the sentiments of its people, applauding Moroccans for resisting normalization with Israel. He asserted a “continuous movement” in Morocco committed to supporting the Palestinian cause.
In contrast, King Mohammed VI of Morocco has historically championed the Palestinian cause, urging regional stability through a two-state solution. As the head of the Al-Quds Committee, the King has repeatedly called for a ceasefire amid ongoing violence in Gaza, advocating for an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
In his July Throne Day speech, King Mohammed VI underscored the urgency for a genuine resolution to the Palestinian crisis and reaffirmed Morocco’s humanitarian efforts towards Palestine. Recently, his government facilitated a humanitarian aid shipment of 40 tons to Gaza, which included food, water, and medical supplies necessary for treating casualties from ongoing conflicts. The aid was delivered through the Karem Abu Salem crossing, aimed at addressing critical shortages in local hospitals affected by the conflict in Gaza.
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi’s allegations against Morocco highlight growing tensions regarding the Palestinian cause and regional politics. In response, the Moroccan government, under King Mohammed VI, maintains its commitment to Palestinian rights while facilitating humanitarian aid efforts to Gaza. The contrasting narratives present a complex picture of Middle Eastern political dynamics, where government actions may not fully reflect public sentiment.
Original Source: www.moroccoworldnews.com
