
New details have come to light on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to recognize Western Sahara as a part of Morocco.
Back when he was still the leader of the opposition, Netanyahu promised the Moroccans to respond to their request, Israel Hayom has learned. Subsequently, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen made statements that were misinterpreted by Rabat, leading to a dispute between the countries, and eventually Israel took the dramatic step of recognizing Moroccan sovereignty.