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Israel recognises Western Sahara as part of Morocco

A separatist movement, backed by Algeria, has long pushed for the Western Sahara to be an independent state [File: Ryad Kramdi/AFP]

Israel has recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara, the Moroccan government and a statement from the Israeli prime minister’s office say.

Rabat said on Monday that Israel is considering opening a consulate in Dakhla.

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