Morocco says that Israel has become the latest country to recognise its sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
The Moroccan foreign office said King Mohammed had received a letter from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirming Israel’s support for its claim.
Countries including Saudi Arabia and Jordan had already recognised the claim by Rabat, while more than 40 countries support its independence.
The Polisario Front has fought for the independence of the former Spanish colony since 1975, when Madrid withdrew and most of the territory was occupied by Morocco.
Source:Fiilafmonline/BBC
