A so-called «secret» telegram from Morocco, claiming the deaths of Moroccan soldiers at an Israeli military base, has been circulating on Algerian social media since June 22. Touted as explosive proof of military cooperation between Rabat and Tel Aviv, the document shared by propaganda accounts is full of glaring inconsistencies and factual errors. Let's set the record straight. On June 22, 2025, an Algerian propaganda account called Algeria Gate on X (formerly Twitter) shared an image claiming to be a «secret» diplomatic telegram from Morocco's liaison office in Tel Aviv. The message alleges that two Moroccan officers were killed and a third seriously wounded in an Iranian bombing of an Israeli military base in northern Israel known as «Meron». The post also claims these Moroccan soldiers were involved in joint operations with the Israeli military, specifically in intelligence work tied to Unit 8200, Israel's cyber warfare unit. According to Algeria Gate, this Moroccan military presence is part of a covert security agreement formed after the Abraham Accords in 2020, accusing Morocco of aligning itself militarily with Israeli interests in the region. A Clear Fake There are several obvious errors and inconsistencies that seriously call the document's authenticity into question. Moroccan officials have not confirmed or commented on it: * The document shows a red «SECRET» stamp beneath the typed text, something official documents never do. These stamps are always manually applied after printing to ensure they're clearly visible and genuine. This alone proves the document is fake. * The font and formatting don't match Moroccan diplomatic styles, which have strict rules about headers, stamps, and signatures. * No official source, credible media outlet, or independent organization has reported any Iranian strike on the Meron base or casualties among Moroccan officers. Context: Propaganda War Between Morocco and Algeria This misinformation comes amid rising tensions and a fierce propaganda war between Moroccan and Algerian accounts on social media: * Just days before this, Moroccan accounts on X spread unconfirmed rumors about Algerian soldiers dying in Iran after Israeli strikes. * This alleged «telegram» from Algeria appears to be a retaliatory disinformation tactic, accusing Morocco of complicity in Israeli military actions. * The Algeria Gate account has a history of spreading false information about Morocco. * Given the lack of evidence, graphic mistakes, and shady source, these claims should be rejected outright.
