Algerian Army Considers 'New Roadmap' for Armed Forces

Algerian Army Chief of Staff Said Chengriha (AFP)
Algerian Army Chief of Staff Said Chengriha (AFP)
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Algerian Army Considers 'New Roadmap' for Armed Forces

Algerian Army Chief of Staff Said Chengriha (AFP)
Algerian Army Chief of Staff Said Chengriha (AFP)

The Algerian military high command announced it wants to establish a strong, modern, and advanced army that meets the reputation of the "new Algeria."

The Army Chief of Staff, Said Chengriha, met in Algiers with senior army officials to discuss a "clear roadmap", according to the statement of the Defense Ministry.

Chengriha asserted that since he assumed his position, he has been keen to set a roadmap for the army, which he tried to consolidate with leaders and commanders during field visits to military units as well as his meetings with a number of officials.

He indicated he has a comprehensive vision of the tasks and roles that everyone must adhere to until establishing a strong army that can meet all challenges.

He asserted that the war on terrorism and the positive adaptation to the scientific and technological developments enabled the army to meet the challenges facing it.

Chengriha, 79, did not provide the details of the suggested roadmap, but his increased presence at the political scene over the past few months was noticeable.

He made various field visits to military facilities and gave several media statements, especially when President Abdelmadjid Tebboune traveled to Germany for treatment after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Chengriha’s media presence was seen as an indication of the army’s support to the president after several opposition forces doubted his physical ability to remain in power.

The army is still at the heart of the power struggle and the opposition forces criticize its “control over civilian power.”

Tebboune flew back to Germany on Sunday for treatment of complications in his foot resulting from a coronavirus infection, the presidency said.



Israel Ready to Negotiate Permanent Gaza Ceasefire during 60-day Truce, Netanyahu Says

09 July 2025, US, Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking with the press at the US Capitol in Washington. Photo: Douglas Christian/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
09 July 2025, US, Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking with the press at the US Capitol in Washington. Photo: Douglas Christian/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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Israel Ready to Negotiate Permanent Gaza Ceasefire during 60-day Truce, Netanyahu Says

09 July 2025, US, Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking with the press at the US Capitol in Washington. Photo: Douglas Christian/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
09 July 2025, US, Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking with the press at the US Capitol in Washington. Photo: Douglas Christian/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will likely have a ceasefire agreement with Hamas to release more Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian group. 

Netanyahu said 50 hostages were still being held captive by Hamas. Of that figure, he said, only 20 are believed to be alive. 

"I want to take them all out. We now have a deal that supposedly will get half of the living and half of the dead out," Netanyahu said in an interview on Newsmax show "The Record with Greta Van Susteren" that aired on Thursday. 

"And so we'll have 10 living left and about 12 deceased hostages, but I'll get them out, too. I hope we can complete it in a few days." 

On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages, according to Israeli figures. Israel's retaliation has killed more than 57,000 Palestinians, Gaza's health ministry says, and reduced much of Gaza to rubble. 

The two sides have had two ceasefires - one in November 2023 and another in January 2025- since the fighting started. 

Netanyahu said Israel and Hamas will likely have a 60-day ceasefire, which the two sides could use to try to end the conflict. 

Hamas said on Wednesday there were several sticking points in the ongoing ceasefire talks including the flow of aid, withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, and "genuine guarantees for a permanent ceasefire." 

Netanyahu's interview with Newsmax comes as he wraps his third visit to Washington since President Donald Trump took office in January. 

Speaking of Trump, the Israeli leader said his country has never had "such a friend, such a support of Israel, the Jewish state in the White House." 

Last month, the US joined Israel in striking Iran, a move that Trump has said "obliterated" three of Iran's nuclear sites. 

When asked about a damage assessment, Netanyahu said, "Within months, they could have produced atomic bombs."