Lahcen Benmassoud submitted a formal file to the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior on 31 October 2026, seeking authorization to establish a new political party. On October 31, 2026, a citizen named Lahcen Benmassoud submitted a file to the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior to establish a new political party. The application proposes the official name "Parti de l’Unité aux Fondements Démocratiques et à la Référence Juive" for the organization. The proposed party is named 'Parti de l’Unité aux Fondements Démocratiques et à la Référence Juive' and uses the Hebrew name 'Likoud'. Within the documentation, the entity intends to utilize the Hebrew name "Likoud" as its primary identifier. Moroccan authorities are currently reviewing the request to determine if the proposed party structure and its chosen nomenclature adhere to national legal requirements for political associations. The filing marks the initiation of the registration process for the group under the oversight of the Ministry of the Interior.
Founding Documents and Ideological Basis
Lahcen Benmassoud includes specific diplomatic references within the founding documentation submitted to the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior. The text cites the Royal Cabinet communiqué issued on 10 December 2020, which addresses the recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara occidental. The founding document cites the Royal Cabinet communiqué of December 10, 2020, regarding the recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara.
Additional documentation provided by the applicant identifies the trilateral agreement signed between Morocco, the USA, and Israel on 22 December 2020 as a foundational element of the party’s ideological framework. The founding document cites the trilateral agreement between Morocco, the USA, and Israel signed on December 22, 2020. These references link the proposed organization’s platform to these specific diplomatic developments. Moroccan authorities are currently evaluating how these citations align with the legal requirements for political party registration.
Religious Coexistence and Royal Authority
Lahcen Benmassoud includes specific references to the 2019 royal speech within the founding documentation submitted to the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior. The founding document references the 2019 royal speech concerning religious coexistence and the status of the King as Commander of the Faithful. This document cites the speech to emphasize the principles of religious coexistence and the status of the King as Commander of the Faithful. The applicant incorporates these references to frame the ideological position of the proposed party within the existing national framework regarding faith and authority.
As of 5 November 2026, the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior has provided no official authorization for the party. There is no official authorization for the party as of the date of the report. The application remains under administrative review as authorities evaluate the proposed organizational structure and its alignment with national legal requirements for political associations. No formal approval has been issued to the founder, and the registration process continues under the oversight of the ministry.
