In January 2025, Algeria assumes the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council, a prestigious yet challenging responsibility that places the country at the center of global diplomatic efforts. One of the most delicate situations Algeria faces in this role is dealing with the presence of Israel’s delegation, given that Algeria does not recognize Israel as a state. This context has led to a remarkable and tense exchange between Algerian Ambassador Amar Bendjama and the Israeli representative, as the Algerian diplomat skillfully balanced his obligations as Council president with Algeria's firm national stance. A Subtle Protocol That Sparks Controversy Since the beginning of Algeria's presidency of the Security Council, observers have noted a distinct linguistic choice by Ambassador Amar Bendjama when granting speaking time to Israel’s representative. Unlike other delegations, to whom he directly says, “I give the floor to…” , Bendjama adopts a more detached and ...
Algeria, the Mecca of revolutionaries, has always defended just causes; its positions have today earned it the hostility of certain parties. The purpose of this blog is to defend Algeria and to deconstruct the lies that harm the image of our beautiful motherland.