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Rabat – The head of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat David Govrin has triggered widespread uproar and frustration among Moroccans, who have been concerned about the situation in Gaza amid Israel’s genocidal war targeting civilians.
The widespread uproar came in response to Govrin’s social media posts, including one in which he shared a letter reportedly addressed to King Mohammed VI from the families of hostages held by Hamas.
“The forum for hostages and missing families issues a heartfelt appeal to his majesty King Mohammed VI. Through this message, they implore, with utmost respect, His Majesty’s intervention for the release of 242 of their loved ones held since October 7 by Hamas. They highlight Morocco’s solidarity with family unity and the Islamic and Jewish traditions in the Kingdom,” the head of the liaison office wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
The letter triggered divided opinions, with many supporting the release of the hostages on both sides – but also emphasizing Israel’s role in the deterioration of the situation due its decades-long illegal occupation of Palestine and its war crimes targeting civilians in Gaza.
Read also: Families of Israeli Hostages Call for King Mohammed VI’s Intervention
Israel has at least 8,000 people in custody without charge or trial. Palestinians held in Israeli prisons before October 7 were estimated at 5,200. Following the October 7 attack by Hamas, Israel arrested over 3,000 Palestinians, including 145 children, 95 women, and 37 journalists.
Many have responded to Govrin’s message pointing out Israel’s full responsibility in the situation, while recalling its rejection of peace and ceasefire despite Hamas’ readiness to engage in an agreement as part of an “everyone for everyone” deal.
“Everyone for everyone” or “all for all” refers to an agreement proposed by Hamas for the exchange of prisoners held by the resistance movement for the Palestinians held and tortured in Israeli prisons.
Widespread reactions
In response to Govrin’s post, a user on X recalled Morocco’s repeated appeals for a ceasefire – which have gone unheard by the Israeli occupation power and its supporters.
“Where were you when His Majesty called for a ceasefire? Blame only your reluctance. His majesty abhors injustice,” one commenter wrote.
Many others have chosen to respond to Govrin’s post by sharing photos and jokes illustrating Netanyahu’s rejection of the ceasefire.
One of the pictures shows Netanyahu full of blood as he is cutting the oxygen supply on a hospitalized child.
Another responded to Govrin, saying “call on your government to agree on a ceasefire.”
The head of the Israeli liaison office continues to trigger uproar by sharing posts claiming that the IDF has been assisting in evacuation of infants as well as saving children and incubated babies.
In one of his posts today, Govrin claimed that the IDF in collaboration with COGAT “played a crucial role in ensuring the safe transfer of infants from Shifa Hospital to Egypt for medical treatment.”
“Israeli teams actively assisted UN teams in the evacuation process by providing incubators from Israel,” he added.
Many responded to Govrin’s claims by sharing videos and pictures documenting the killing of children by Israeli occupation forces.
Govrin’s claims have also contradicted worldwide reports which confirmed that Israel intensified its genocide in Gaza targeting civilians, including children.
A report from the Health Ministry on Monday confirmed the massacre of more than 5,000 children by Israeli occupation forces since October 7. The ministry shared the alarming data on World’s Child Day.
Spokesperson for the World Health Organization Christian Lindmeir said that two of the 33 prematurely born babies that were being cared for at Al Shifa hospital died before the babies were evacuated.
“They died only on that night because of the lack of care available to them,” Lindmeir said.
A report from Palestinian news agency Wafa said that Israeli raids killed over 80 civilians, including children and women in northern Gaza Strip.
