Algeria tells the United Nations that Israel seeks to divide Somalia

The Algerian Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, stated at the United Nations that Israel is undertaking efforts he described as aimed at dividing Somalia, while also criticizing Israel's policies in Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine.

Attaf made these remarks in New York during the high-level debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, discussing the security and political situation in the Middle East and globally.

The Algerian minister also accused Israel of not fully respecting the ceasefire in Gaza, stating that Palestinian civilians are still dying despite the ceasefire agreement.

Algeria reiterated its support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with full sovereignty, with its capital being Jerusalem.

On the other hand, Attaf condemned what he described as Israeli attacks in Syria and Lebanon, adding the accusation that Israel is conducting "efforts to divide Somalia."

However, the minister did not provide further details in his speech regarding the accusations about Somalia, nor did he clarify what he meant or the actions he based his remarks on.

This statement comes at a time when diplomatic and security tensions in the Middle East are rising, with the United Nations having repeatedly warned that regional conflicts could escalate.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, called during the General Assembly session for a reduction in tensions and for strengthening dialogue and diplomatic solutions.

} Attaf also warned of the decline in trust between governments, stating that the use of force is increasing while dialogue, agreements, and multilateral diplomacy are losing their role.

The Algerian Minister called for a reform of the United Nations system, stating that the changes occurring in the global system require an international body that adequately reflects the new realities of the world.

Security issues in the Gulf were also among the topics Attaf addressed, stating that Algeria is concerned about the situation in the region, and called for measures to reduce tensions and maintain security and stability in the region.

Attaf's speech was part of the final day of the high-level debate of the United Nations General Assembly, which this year was held under the theme “Restoring trust, managing change: The United Nations serving all.”

Algeria's statements are also part of the diplomatic efforts the country is undertaking at the United Nations, particularly regarding Palestine, the two-state solution, and the security situation in the Middle East.