The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/algeria/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:10:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Algeria | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/algeria/ 32 32 ‘Jewish Algeria’ book reading canceled amid criticism over ‘Zionist’ links https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-algeria-book-reading-canceled-amid-criticism-over-zionist-links/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 18:41:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3405270 Algiers bookshop calls off event without explanation after Islamist lawmaker decries 'cultural normalization with Zionists'; author says book about history, not politics

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]]> Algeria ships 30,000 tons of fuel to power-starved Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/algeria-ships-30000-tons-of-fuel-to-power-starved-lebanon/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:29:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3359372 Move comes after Lebanese power plants ground to a halt as fuel supplies dried up amid economic meltdown

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]]> Satirical cartoons in the Arab press lampoon Iran for delaying attack on Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/satirical-cartoons-in-the-arab-press-lampoon-iran-for-delaying-attack-on-israel/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:41:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3354348 Newspapers in the region mock Tehran's unfulfilled threats, deride its aggressive posturing; others ridicule Arab countries that are expected to support Israel in case of an attack

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]]> France probes cyberbullying of Olympic champion Khelif by Trump, Musk, others https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-probing-cyberbullying-of-olympic-champion-khelif-by-trump-musk-others/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:15:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3354176 Investigation will look into what Khelif's lawyer called 'misogynist, racist and sexist' comments about Algerian boxer's gender

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]]> France shifts Western Sahara stance, seeking closer ties with Morocco https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-shifts-western-sahara-stance-seeking-closer-ties-with-morocco/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:22:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3343309 Macron tells Moroccan leader that Rabat proposal for limited autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is 'only basis' to solve conflict; Algeria decries 'dubious political calculation'

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]]> Judo body to probe Algerian athlete who failed weigh-in ahead of bout with Israeli https://www.timesofisrael.com/judo-body-to-probe-algerian-athlete-who-failed-weigh-in-ahead-of-bout-with-israeli/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:54:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3342611 International Judo Federation says sports figures can become 'victims of broader political disputes' after Messaoud Redouane Dris was disqualified from match against Tohar Butbul

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]]> Algeria proposes UN resolution demanding end to Rafah op, ceasefire, hostage release https://www.timesofisrael.com/algeria-proposes-un-resolution-demanding-end-to-rafah-op-ceasefire-hostage-release/ Wed, 29 May 2024 06:49:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3300344 Country's UN ambassador says aim of move is to 'stop the killing in Rafah'; US envoy says waiting to see the text before responding; diplomats believe vote could be within days

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]]> US proposes Security Council resolution backing temporary ceasefire to stymie Rafah push https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-proposes-security-council-resolution-backing-temporary-ceasefire-to-stymie-rafah-push/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:42:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3228013 Language advanced by Washington calls for pause in fighting 'as soon as practicable,' warns against Israel expanding offensive to southern Gaza city

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]]> Algerian soccer player facing jail time in France after sharing antisemitic clip https://www.timesofisrael.com/algerian-soccer-player-facing-jail-time-in-france-after-sharing-antisemitic-clip/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:04:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3181033 Youcef Atal sidelined by Nice, charged with incitement to religious hatred over Instagram post in which Palestinian preacher calls on God to 'send the Jews a black day'

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]]> Algeria abruptly bans ‘Barbie’ almost a month after blockbuster’s local release https://www.timesofisrael.com/algeria-abruptly-bans-barbie-almost-a-month-after-blockbusters-local-release/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:24:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3072921 Ministry of Culture and Arts notifies cinemas in Algiers, Oran and Constantine to 'immediately' pull movie, doesn't explain why

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]]> Algeria denounces Israeli recognition of Western Sahara https://www.timesofisrael.com/algeria-denounces-israeli-recognition-of-western-sahara/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:47:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3055744 Algerian-backed Polisario Front claims right to self-determination over disputed territory that Israel recognized this week as being under Moroccan sovereignty

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]]> Jenin residents worry international reconstruction aid may be misappropriated by PA https://www.timesofisrael.com/jenin-residents-worry-international-reconstruction-aid-may-be-misappropriated-by-pa/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:05:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3050211 Assessed damage is $15 million, but pledges are already above $45 million; afraid Ramallah will pocket the leftover money, some Palestinians call for transparency mechanism

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]]> At Arab League summit, leaders vow ‘total support’ for Palestinian cause https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-arab-league-summit-leaders-vow-total-support-for-palestinian-cause/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:59:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2865824 League affirms the 'centrality of the Palestinian cause and our absolute support for the Palestinian people's inalienable rights'

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]]> Arab leaders convene in Algeria for first summit since Israel normalization deals https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-leaders-convene-in-algeria-for-first-summit-since-israel-normalization-deals/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:07:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2865516 Kings, emirs, presidents and prime ministers are discussing various thorny issues including 'tensions and crises' in the region

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]]> Arab League to meet in Algeria for first time since Abraham Accords split region https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-league-to-meet-in-algeria-for-first-time-since-abraham-accords-split-region/ Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:09:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2862956 Algiers hails event as reunion for Arab world, yet key leaders Morocco, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain will be absent from summit

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