Kushner, Israeli delegation arrive in Morocco on first direct flight
Israeli and Moroccan officials are expected to sign the first of several accords cementing relations between the two countries.
White House senior adviser Jared Kushner joined an Israeli delegation Tuesday on the first direct flight between Israel and Morocco since the two countries agreed to establish diplomatic relations under a US-brokered deal earlier this month.
The Israeli delegation, led by national security adviser Meir Ben Shabbat and accompanied by President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, took an El Al flight to the Moroccan capital of Rabat in what marked the first direct commercial flight between the two countries.
During the visit, officials will sign the first accords cementing relations between Israel and Morocco, paving the way for cooperation on air transportation, visas, water and finance.
"We have several agreements we are looking to conclude on the trip and hopefully it will pave the way toward a very warm peace," Kushner said before the flight.
