Morocco earthquake: 2,122 dead, thousands more injured
Two historic synagogues in Marrakech damaged in the earthquake • Israel sends aid to the shaken nation
A view shows a damaged building on the road between Amizmiz and Ouirgane, following a powerful earthquake in Morocco, September 9, 2023. (photo credit: REUTERS/Ahmed El Jechtimi)
Morocco was ravaged by an earthquake; Israel could be next - experts
Israel is located at the juncture of the African and Arabian tectonic plates.
ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN A man gestures next to emergency workers on the rubble, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in Amizmiz, Morocco, September 10, 2023. (photo credit: NACHO DOCE/REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Morocco earthquake death toll passes 2,800, survivors camp outdoors
Morocco has accepted offers of aid from Spain and Britain, which both sent search-and-rescue specialists with sniffer dogs, and from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
ByREUTERS A woman looks on as people inspect damaged buildings, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Moulay Brahim, Morocco, September 10, 2023.(photo credit: REUTERS/HANNAH MCKAY)Go to the full article > >
Morocco earthquake: Israel is ready to help in their hour of need - editorial
As Morocco mourns after the earthquake, we extend our condolences to all.
Morocco earthquake: 2,122 people dead, number expected to rise
Turkey, where powerful earthquakes in February killed more than 50,000 people, said it was ready to provide support to the North African country.
ByREUTERS Rescuers carry a search operation following a powerful earthquake, in Amizmiz, in Morocco, September 9, 2023. (photo credit: REUTERS/Abdelhak Balhaki)Go to the full article > >
Initial United Hatzalah delegation lands in Morocco
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFUnited Hatzalah's aid mission on the ground in Morocco.(photo credit: UNITED HATZALAH)
UAE, Gulf countries mobilize help for Morocco earthquake victims
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, directed an air bridge to be opened to bring relief to Morocco.
BySETH J. FRANTZMAN A general view of damage in the historic city of Marrakech, following a powerful earthquake in Morocco, September 9, 2023.(photo credit: REUTERS/Abdelhak Balhaki)Go to the full article > >
Rescuers hunt for survivors of Morocco quake with over 2,000 dead
Morocco has declared three days of mourning and King Mohammed VI called for prayers for the dead to be held at mosques across the country on Sunday.
ByREUTERS A woman looks on as people inspect damaged buildings, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Moulay Brahim, Morocco, September 10, 2023.(photo credit: REUTERS/HANNAH MCKAY)Go to the full article > >
Many in Marrakech sleep outdoors for second night after Morocco quake
Across parts of Morocco, people spent the night outdoors on Friday after the earthquake hit the country.
ByREUTERS People play soccer next to a woman resting on the sidewalk in Marrakesh, following a powerful earthquake in Morocco, September 9, 2023. (photo credit: REUTERS/HANNAH MCKAY)Go to the full article > >
Jewish American org. Joins Morocco Jews in earthquake relief
The organization will provide immediate relief – likely including food, medicine, temporary shelter, and medical support, including evacuation – and has already deployed its disaster relief experts.
ByZVIKA KLEIN People gather on a street in Casablanca, following a powerful earthquake in Morocco, September 9, 2023. (photo credit: REUTERS/Abdelhak Balhaki)Go to the full article > >
Marrakech earthquake damages two historic synagogues
One of the historic synagogues damaged by the quake was built by Sephardic Jews in 1492.
