Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has reiterated that his country will not normalise relations with Israel until an independent Palestinian state is established.
In an interview with the French daily Le Point on Sunday, Tebboune was asked whether Algeria would be open to ties with Israel once Palestinian statehood is achieved.
He responded, “Of course, on the day that happens,” adding that “our priority is the establishment of a Palestinian state.”
Algeria has consistently upheld a firm stance against normalisation, rejecting any diplomatic ties with Israel until a Palestinian state is recognised.
The country notably refused to join the Abraham Accords in 2020, which saw several Arab nations establish relations with Israel, and has remained steadfast in supporting Palestinian rights and a state based on pre-1967 borders.

Tebboune also addressed Algeria’s relationship with France, dismissing any notion of a complete breakdown in diplomatic ties but acknowledging ongoing tensions.
“Significant efforts have been made to avoid reaching a rupture,” he stated.
One of the main points of contention remains the Western Sahara dispute. Tebboune revealed that he had warned French President Emmanuel Macron that recognising Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed region was a “grave mistake” that would have consequences for Algeria.
The Western Sahara conflict has fuelled tensions between Morocco and Algeria for decades.
After Spain withdrew from the region in 1975, an armed struggle erupted between Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.
A ceasefire was reached in 1991, but the dispute remains unresolved. Morocco seeks autonomy under its rule, while the Polisario Front, backed by Algeria, insists on a referendum on self-determination.
Tebboune described Algeria-France relations as “poisoned,” stating that “time is wasted with President Macron” despite previous hopes for reconciliation over historical disputes. When asked whether he would consider reopening dialogue if France issued a strong political statement, he responded, “Certainly, but I will not be the one to make them.”