The Israeli military's involvement in the multinational exercise sparked intense backlash across Arab social media platforms.
Arab media outlets released footage on Sunday documenting an Israel Defense Forces Golani reconnaissance unit conducting joint tunnel warfare training with Royal Moroccan Army units during the annual African Lion 2025 military exercise.
The leaked video shows soldiers from both nations executing complex underground combat drills featuring remotely controlled robotic systems and advanced surveillance equipment, with separate segments capturing personnel descending into tunnel networks.
The Israeli military’s involvement in the multinational exercise sparked intense backlash across Arab social media platforms, where critics condemned Morocco’s collaboration with Israel.