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September 25, 2026

Why the Collapse of Algeria-UAE Relations Matters to Israel

A stronger alliance among Morocco, Israel, the Emirates, and the U.S. is taking shape.

On September 10, the Algerian government abruptly expelled the Emirati ambassador and announced that all air traffic between the two nations will cease by year’s end. If there was a specific incident that led to the rupture, it is not one known to the public. Algeria is Africa’s largest country by area, its main strategic rival is Morocco, and it is aligned with Iran. And that is why, Amine Ayoub argues, the diplomatic split is good news for Israel:

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