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Israel recognises Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, mulls opening consulate

A street after in Dakhla, Western Sahara, where Israel is considering opening a consulate, after recognising Morocco's soverignty over the entire disputed territory. © Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP

Israel has recognised Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara region and is considering opening a consulate in the Moroccan-controlled part of the territory.

Citing a letter from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the royal office in Rabat announced Monday "the State of Israel's decision to recognise Morocco's sovereignty", and its looking into opening a consulate in Dakhla, a town in the Moroccan part of the desert region.

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