The Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry announced on Wednesday the appointment of ten new economic attachés, including, for the first time, an attaché assigned to Morocco. According to Israeli media, the newly appointed officials will assume their roles next summer. The economic mission in Morocco will be led by Avichai Levin, who is expected to work on «strengthening economic ties between Morocco and Israel» and tapping into «the vast potential created by the Abraham Accords for economic cooperation with the Arab world». Moti Gamliel, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry, stated: «These appointments reflect our commitment to expanding Israel's economic footprint in new and strategic markets. Opening our first economic attaché office in Morocco marks a major step toward realizing the trade potential enabled by the Abraham Accords. The new attachés are ambassadors of the Israeli economy, tasked with opening doors, building connections, and delivering real added value for Israeli exporters». «The economic attachés are our boots on the ground. They're the ones building relationships, unlocking markets, and generating tangible results for Israeli companies. The new team was carefully selected, and we're supporting them at every step», said Roy Fisher, Director of the Foreign Trade Administration. Echoing this, Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat said: «Today, many countries are looking to Israeli innovation and technology, and our economic attachés are the key to seizing these opportunities around the world. They play a central role in building international relationships, opening new markets, and helping Israeli entrepreneurs connect with customers, partners, and investors globally». In September of last year, Israel appointed Yossi Ben David as the new head of its liaison office in Rabat, replacing David Govrin, who was dismissed following allegations of sexual harassment involving female staff members. It's worth noting that Moroccan-Israeli relations have entered a period of stagnation since the events of October 7, 2023, after experiencing a phase of strong momentum and rapprochement in the period prior.
