Algerian Envoy to Return to Paris After Months of Tensions

Algeria’s ambassador to Paris Mohamed Antar Daoud is to return to his post after he was recalled in October. (File/APS)
Algeria’s ambassador to Paris Mohamed Antar Daoud is to return to his post after he was recalled in October. (File/APS)
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Algerian Envoy to Return to Paris After Months of Tensions

Algeria’s ambassador to Paris Mohamed Antar Daoud is to return to his post after he was recalled in October. (File/APS)
Algeria’s ambassador to Paris Mohamed Antar Daoud is to return to his post after he was recalled in October. (File/APS)

The Algerian ambassador to France will return to Paris on Jan. 6, Algerian state TV reported on Wednesday, citing a presidency statement.

Mohamed Antar Daoud was recalled for consultations in October following comments attributed to French President Emmanuel Macron in which he doubted the existence of the Algerian nation before the French colonization.

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune met with Daoud on Wednesday before he resumes his post.

Algeria also decided to reopen land borders with Tunisia following two years of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Algerian Interior Minister Kamel Beldjoud said the borders will be opened during the day only, and travelers are required to undergo a PCR test and respect health measures.



Germany's Merz says Gaza Aid Airdrops Could Start as Soon as Wednesday

A Palestinian carries a bag with aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 27. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa
A Palestinian carries a bag with aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 27. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa
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Germany's Merz says Gaza Aid Airdrops Could Start as Soon as Wednesday

A Palestinian carries a bag with aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 27. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa
A Palestinian carries a bag with aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel, in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, July 27. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that two of the country's aircraft could fly aid airdrop missions from Jordan to Gaza as soon as Wednesday, calling the help a small but important signal, Reuters reported.

 

"This work may only make a small contribution to humanitarian aid, but it sends an important signal: We are here, we are in the region," said Merz at a press conference alongside Jordan's King Abdullah in Berlin.

 

Two A400M aircraft were on their way to Jordan at the moment, where they would refuel and then fly their aid mission at the weekend at the latest, in coordination with France and Germany, said Merz.

 

Merz also welcomed initial steps taken by Israel to allow in aid but said more must follow.