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Is there anything to hope for in a world so damaged? - opinion

How do we find hope in a world so damaged? Most of the challenges above are not within our power to address directly.

WATCH: Jews pray outside of Marrakesh synagogue in ruins

The earthquake that ravaged Morocco wreaked damage upon several synagogues in the North African nation. Now, ahead of Rosh Hashanah, not all will be operational for the new year.

By URIEL PEIZER
14/09/2023

Morocco quake survivors pack donkeys with supplies to reach cut-off villages

The 6.8 magnitude quake that struck the High Atlas Mountains late on Friday killed at least 2,901 people and injured 5,530 making it Morocco's deadliest earthquake since 1960.

By REUTERS
13/09/2023

'Families are worried': Israelis leave Morocco after devastating earthquake

Independent Israeli rescue missions deploy to aid Morocco as victims await official assistance.

By YOAV ETIEL/WALLA
13/09/2023

'This is betrayal': Moroccans angry over government response to earthquake

Many people in surrounding villages say they are surviving off donations from local charities and have received little or no help from the central state authorities.

By REUTERS
12/09/2023

United Hatzalah working to send second rescue team to Morocco

For the last few days, the team has gone from village to village in the Atlas Mountains providing assistance and treatment to those in need.

Frustration mounts with Morocco quake aid yet to reach some survivors; toll rises to 2,901

Rescuers from Spain, Britain and Qatar were helping Morocco's search teams, while Italy, Belgium, France and Germany said their offers of assistance had yet to be approved.

By REUTERS
12/09/2023

Baby found under Morocco earthquake rubble with umbilical cord intact

The death toll rises as devastating earthquake in Morocco reveals harrowing scenes, including the rescue of a newborn still connected by the umbilical cord.

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.

By REUTERS
12/09/2023
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