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US, Israel, and Morocco's Secret Plan to Pressure Spain
A series of articles and statements from influential think tanks and politicians have been linked to the recent Ceuta crisis. The US House passed a bill recognizing Moroccan control over the enclaves, and Israel's UN ambassador praised Morocco's actions. The crisis has given Morocco leverage over Spain, Israel a chance to undermine the government that recognized Palestine, and the US a reason to distance itself from an ally that opposed its actions.
The essential points
- 01The US House passed a bill recognizing Moroccan control over the Ceuta enclaves.
- 02Israel's UN ambassador praised Morocco's actions in the crisis.
- 03The crisis has given Morocco leverage over Spain and Israel a chance to undermine the government that recognized Palestine.
- 04The US may use the crisis as a reason to distance itself from an ally that opposed its actions.
The full brief
A series of articles and statements from influential think tanks and politicians have been linked to the recent Ceuta crisis. The US House passed a bill recognizing Moroccan control over the enclaves, and Israel's UN ambassador praised Morocco's actions. The crisis has given Morocco leverage over Spain, Israel a chance to undermine the government that recognized Palestine, and the US a reason to distance itself from an ally that opposed its actions.