# Israel and Morocco deepen ties via US-backed deal

> US ambassador Michael Waltz announces Israel-Morocco agreement to boost trade and tourism.
- Title: Israel and Morocco deepen ties via US-backed deal | Shortify
- Summary: US ambassador Michael Waltz announces Israel-Morocco agreement to boost trade and tourism. Israel and Morocco agreed to deepen diplomatic and economic ties…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/un-ambassador-michael-waltz-announces-deal-between-israel-and-morocco-deepening-diplomatic-ties
- Published: 2026-09-17T03:54:26+00:00
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- Topics: israel, morocco, un ambassador, abraham accords, trade deal, diplomatic ties, gideon saar, nasser bourita, us, middle east, news, entertainment
## New trilateral agreement signed
Israel and Morocco agreed Wednesday to deepen diplomatic and economic ties under a new trilateral agreement with the US aimed at building on President Trump’s historic Abraham Accords.
## US ambassador hosts signing
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz hosted Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita in New York for the signing.
## Waltz on relationship strength
Waltz said the relationship between Israel and Arab nations remains strong and growing despite the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and the Gaza war.
## Trade growth since 2020
Trade between Israel and Morocco has jumped 500% since the countries normalized relations in 2020.
## Waltz predicts future growth
Waltz predicted more Moroccans will travel to Israel, more Israelis will visit Morocco, and businesses will have a stake in peace.
## Sa’ar on tourism and investment
Sa’ar said the agreement offers practical ways to expand ties through tourism and investment and praised the US for shaping a better future.
## Key takeaway

Israel and Morocco agreed to deepen diplomatic and economic ties under a US-backed trilateral deal after normalizing relations in 2020.