Scandal Shakes Algeria: Ship Sails from Bejaia to Israel, Exposing Regime Hypocrisy

Bejaia, Algeria – A major scandal has rocked the Algerian regime after a cargo ship was tracked departing from Bejaia Port directly to Ashdod Port in Israel on April 20, 2025, raising serious questions about the credibility of Algeria’s public stance on the Palestinian cause and its opposition to normalization with Israel. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and accusations of hypocrisy, as critics demand transparency from the government.

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Details of the Incident

The ship’s journey, which can be verified through maritime tracking data, has fueled intense debate about the nature of its cargo and the Algerian regime’s true intentions. Despite Algeria’s long-standing public rhetoric of supporting Palestine and rejecting normalization with Israel, the vessel’s direct route to Ashdod has been labeled a “betrayal” by critics. No official statement has been released by the Algerian government regarding the ship’s purpose or cargo, intensifying calls for accountability, as reported by Morocco World News.

Public Outrage and Calls for Protests

The revelation has triggered a wave of anger across social media platforms like X, with activists and commentators demanding that the regime “come clean” to the public. Many have called for protests and demonstrations at Bejaia Port to denounce what they describe as a “glaring contradiction” between the regime’s words and actions. Critics argue that this incident exposes the “political hypocrisy and moral duplicity” of a regime that publicly champions Palestine while seemingly engaging with Israel behind closed doors, according to The New Arab.

Criticism of Algeria’s Anti-Normalization Stance

Algerian officials have historically positioned themselves as staunch opponents of normalization, frequently condemning countries like Morocco for their diplomatic ties with Israel. However, this scandal has led to accusations that the regime’s anti-normalization rhetoric is merely a facade. Commentators have pointed out the irony of a ship docking in an Algerian port and then “casually” sailing to Israel, questioning the absence of the regime’s usual revolutionary rhetoric and boycott slogans in this instance, as noted in The Times of Israel.

Broader Implications and Allegations

Sources familiar with the situation stated that this incident “unequivocally reveals the disconnect between the regime’s rhetoric and its actions.” They accused the government of using anti-normalization narratives as a tool to “demonize other nations and peoples” while remaining silent on its own dealings, likely driven by the “interests of the ruling elite.” Critics sarcastically noted that the regime, which often accuses others of “treason” and “normalization,” has never mobilized its citizens to protest outside foreign embassies or demand a genuine boycott of nations it publicly opposes but privately engages with, per Al Jazeera.

Regime Accused of Exploiting Public Sentiment

Many have labeled the Algerian regime as “merchants of people’s tragedies,” alleging that it uses a “propaganda machine for domestic consumption” to distract from pressing internal issues like economic collapse and suppression of freedoms. The scandal has led to claims that the regime’s mask has finally fallen, exposing its double standards. As pressure mounts for the government to address these allegations, the incident could further erode public trust and intensify calls for accountability in Algeria’s foreign policy.

Looking Ahead

The Bejaia-Ashdod ship incident has not only exposed contradictions in Algeria’s stance on Israel but also highlighted broader questions about transparency and governance. As activists continue to demand answers and protests loom, this scandal could mark a turning point in how the Algerian public perceives its leadership’s commitment to the Palestinian cause and its anti-normalization principles.

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