In a surprising move, Algeria broke with its traditional pro-Palestinian stance by supporting a UN resolution that endorses President Donald Trump's controversial plan for Gaza, drawing both praise from the U.S. and criticism at home. This unexpected alignment has sparked a heated debate within Algeria, highlighting the complexities of regional diplomacy and the nation's evolving foreign policy.
The Elcano Royal Institute in Spain stated in a new report that following the recent UN Security Council resolution on the Sahara, «all the cards are now in Morocco’s hands». The institute also noted that Algeria’s decision not to take part in the vote reflects its growing fatigue with «defending a cause from which it no longer gains any benefit».
The categorical refusal displayed by the Polisario Front barely conceals the internal tensions sparked by Resolution 2797. Caught between the fear of American sanctions and pressure from Algiers, the leaders of the movement are seeking a way out of the crisis without publicly abandoning their rhetoric of resistance.