After being recalled in September 2022 owing to claims of sexual harassment, David Govrin, the former head of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat, has now formally taken up his old position.

Following an investigation in Israel, Govrin has been exonerated of all accusations.

On Twitter over the weekend, Govrin announced his return to his position as the head of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat, expressing his joy and commitment to once again fortify and improve bilateral ties.

“Don’t cheer for lies if you can’t express the truth. In a tweet that was accompanied by a picture of himself and his wife grinning, Govrin stated, “I am thrilled to return to my second home, Morocco, to accomplish my noble tasks aimed at deepening and valorizing the ties between our two countries.

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In response to accusations of sexual harassment, corruption, and favoritism, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs chose to summon Govrin on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Additionally, he was suspected of giving a friend permission to plan diplomatic gatherings even though she had no official title within the liaison office.

Govrin had previously denied these accusations on his Twitter account.

Shai Cohen, the head of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat, made the announcement about Govrin’s return during a news conference scheduled to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Israeli state.

Cohen noted that the relationship between Morocco and Israel is founded on ongoing diplomatic cooperation and is not dependent on any particular individuals.

Govrin’s duties were temporarily taken over by Shai Cohen and Alona Fisher Kamm, a former ambassador to Serbia.

An important step has been taken in the ongoing diplomatic relationship between the two countries with the news of his return.

David Govrin has held a number of Middle East-related roles in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in addition to serving as Israel’s ambassador to Egypt. After Rabat and Tel Aviv resumed diplomatic ties in February 2021, he was appointed to his position in Morocco.

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David Govrin, the head of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat, will reportedly soon return to work there, according to Israeli media.

Following the conclusion of the Public Service Commission’s investigation into the official’s alleged sexual harassment, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to send the ambassador to Morocco once more.

In a few months, the former Israeli ambassador to Egypt is reportedly planning to travel back to Morocco.

Govrin had been accused of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and allegedly making erroneous decisions while working in the liaison office.

Govrin defended himself by stating that the incident was really more of a disagreement between him and a security guard at the mission, and he called the accusations “manufactured.”

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After Israel’s diplomatic missions with Rabat had been shut down for 20 years; today, Israel sent David Govrin to serve as temporarily Charge d’Affaires until the official appointment of an Ambassador to Morocco.

Israel’s office in Rabat had been closed for 20 years before it’s reopening today following the appointment of David Govrin who served as former envoy to Egypt.

The reopening of the office comes as a result of Morocco normalizing ties with Israel following US recognition of Moroccan Sahara.

The office in Rabat had been closed for 20 years but it hasn’t been sold. The closure of the office in Rabat was a result of Morocco’s support to Palestinian people during the second Intifada.

Morocco and Israel plan to open full Embassies following the re-opening of the liaison offices in both countries; however, there is no official date for the opening of the Embassies yet.

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