Algeria and South Africa: A strong voice against Israel's aggression!

Algeria and South Africa: A strong voice against Israel's aggression!

On June 13, 2025, the tense situation in the Middle East was exacerbated by renewed Israeli military attacks on Iran. These attacks took place on Friday night and were strongly condemned by Algeria and South Africa. At a time when many African states are showing more restraint, Algeria clearly stood out by denouncing the aggression against Iran as a serious violation of international law. This is reported by several news services, including Africa.com.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune called for widespread international mobilization against Israeli policies. Algeria has traditionally supported upholding international law and views the attacks as a serious threat to regional stability. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Attaf reiterated Algeria's stance based on independent diplomacy and praised the support of the Algerian people, who are strongly committed to the cause of Palestine.

Reactions and international diplomacy

Reactions to the Israeli airstrikes highlight the deep divisions in the Middle East. While Saudi Arabia described the attacks as “blatant aggression” against a “brotherly state,” Oman and Tunisia accused Israel of causing a dangerous escalation. Tunisian diplomats also expressed concern about a possible regional war threat and called on the international community to intervene. This information comes from reports from La New Tribune.

The impact of the conflict in the Gaza Strip, which has reached new heights since the devastating Hamas attacks in October 2023, remains devastating. By the end of May 2024, thousands of civilians had died in Gaza. The war has dramatically worsened the humanitarian situation in the area and made living conditions intolerable for millions of people. This is leading to an increase in international concern and is also part of the larger conflict that has dragged on for decades, such as the Federal Agency for Civic Education describes.

Algeria and South Africa as new voices in Africa

In the current geopolitical situation, Algeria and South Africa appear to be positioning themselves as leaders of a new diplomatic bloc in Africa. Both countries stressed the urgency of a coordinated international response to the escalations in the Middle East and highlighted the need to take international law into account. Algeria has a long tradition of non-alignment and its critical stance towards Israel could give it some kind of moral weight in African diplomacy.

Despite the challenges Algeria faces in safeguarding its economic and security interests, societal solidarity with the Palestinian cause remains strong. In this way, Algerian society could strengthen the country's diplomatic efforts and influence the international stage.

Algeria's clear position and public support raise the question of whether other African states will follow suit to find a unified voice against increasingly aggressive measures in the Middle East and thus help maintain a fragile peace.