After May 16. 2003the Moroccan 9/11. when five terrorist bombs exploded. three directed at Jewish targetsKing Mohammed VI expressed condolences at a Jewish Center. condemning the criminal acts and reaffirming his determination to protect Jews and all Moroccan citizens. In doing so. he defined the attack as one upon all Moroccan society. awakening the national conscience and strengthening the bonds between us. Moroccans of all faiths responded with candlelight vigils at bombing sites and demonstrations attended by nearly 1 million participants. EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS. Vol. 153. Pt. 2 Many Moroccan Jews have emigrated to Israel and elsewhere. but the attachments to our homeland are unique. "Morocco never loses a Jewish citizenwe gain an ambassador." Mohammed VIs predecessor. King Hassan II. once said. Today. there are 1 million such "ambassadors" all over the world and 600.000 in Israel alone.
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