Algeria has declared its commitment to aiding the Gaza Strip, with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announcing that the nation’s military is prepared to build three hospitals in the region within 20 days, pending the reopening of the Egypt-Gaza border.
President Tebboune, who is campaigning for re-election, made this statement during a rally in Constantine. He emphasized that Algeria’s support for Palestine transcends geographical boundaries, asserting that “Palestine is also Algeria’s issue.” Dismissing criticisms that the solidarity between the two nations is symbolic, he said, “Our hearts are with each other.”
Additionally, Tebboune pledged to deploy hundreds of doctors to Gaza to assist in the rehabilitation of its healthcare infrastructure, which has been devastated by the ongoing conflict.
The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza has remained closed since Israel’s invasion in May, cutting off vital humanitarian aid. This closure has exacerbated the crisis in Gaza, where local authorities report that 1,000 Palestinians have died due to the lack of medical assistance and evacuation opportunities.
Health officials in Gaza have issued urgent pleas for international assistance, highlighting the need for field hospitals as many medical facilities have been destroyed or severely damaged. The situation is dire, with 25,000 sick and injured Palestinians in urgent need of evacuation for treatment, and the medical community has suffered significant losses, with numerous doctors killed or detained by Israeli forces.
