Hebron \u2014 Moroccan and Palestinian researchers underscored the profound spiritual and historical bonds connecting Morocco and Jerusalem during a scientific seminar held Tuesday at Hebron University under the theme \u201cThe Role of the Kingdom of Morocco in Strengthening Palestinian Rights in Jerusalem.\u201d
\nParticipants emphasized that Morocco\u2019s relationship with Jerusalem extends beyond political considerations, being deeply anchored in shared spiritual, historical, and civilizational ties. The seminar was attended by Hebron University President Raghd Dweik, former Palestinian Minister of Endowments Sheikh Hatem Al-Bakri, President of the Moroccan-Palestinian Friendship Association Ziad Al-Jaabari, along with trustees, faculty, and graduates of Moroccan universities and higher institutes.
\nThey also expressed Palestinian appreciation for the sustained efforts led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, in defending Jerusalem and strengthening Palestinian resilience in the city.
\nOn this occasion, Moroccan historian Mohammed Sammar presented a paper titled \u201cFrom Morocco to Jerusalem and Hebron: Traditions of Moroccan Attachment to the Holy Lands,\u201d examining the historical and spiritual dimensions of the King\u2019s chairmanship of the Al-Quds Committee, which he described as a \u201csacred trust\u201d rooted in Morocco\u2019s civilizational and ethical heritage.
\nHe emphasized that Morocco\u2019s leadership of the Al-Quds Committee reflects a profound historical bond with Jerusalem spanning more than a millennium, evident in Moroccan scholarly, architectural, and spiritual presence, particularly within the historic Moroccan Quarter.
\nHe also highlighted the significance of the \u201cJerusalem\/Al-Quds Call,\u201d signed by King Mohammed VI and Pope Francis in March 2019, describing it as a landmark document reinforcing the city\u2019s spiritual and humanitarian character and its status as a shared heritage of humanity and a symbol of coexistence.
\nHebron University political science professor Imad Al-Bashtawi presented a paper titled \u201cRoyal Chairmanship of the Al-Quds Committee: Reality and Prospects,\u201d examining the political and legal frameworks shaping King Mohammed VI\u2019s leadership, noting that this role ensures continuity and stability in defending Jerusalem. He stressed the need to strengthen diplomatic tools, expand regional and international partnerships, and reinforce the field efforts of Committee-affiliated institutions to address the city\u2019s mounting challenges.
\nMustapha Fawzi, President of the Local Scientific Council of Casablanca\u2013Ain Chock, discussed the religious and legal dimensions of the \u201csacred trust\u201d entrusted to King Mohammed VI as Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, emphasizing the deep historical and moral responsibility this entails.
\nMohamed Salem Echarkaoui, Director of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency (BMAQ), explored Morocco\u2019s historical, national, and religious ties to Jerusalem, affirming that the King\u2019s chairmanship reflects the depth of Morocco\u2019s longstanding spiritual connection to the city. He noted that his 2024 book The Sacred Trust documents the Committee\u2019s work through two complementary tracks: political-diplomatic action and humanitarian field initiatives implemented by BMAQ.
\nHe concluded that Jerusalem will remain central to Morocco\u2019s official and popular priorities, emphasizing that strengthened coordination, effective diplomacy, and sustainable field initiatives are crucial to safeguarding the city and preserving its historical and cultural identity.
\nThe session was moderated by Hebron University political science professor Bilal Shobaki, as part of a discussion of Echarkaoui\u2019s book \u2018His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee: The Sacred Trust\u2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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