Why don't Algerians demonstrate for Palestine?.. When the stance supersedes the slogan

At a time when slogans echo and squares protest, the uniqueness of the Algerian stance towards the Palestinian cause stands out; a stance not measured by the noise of demonstrations, but by the absence of any trace of ties or normalization with an occupying entity. The consistent Algerian political and popular stances often raise questions among those accustomed to images of protests and marches as the sole criterion for solidarity with the Palestinian people. These individuals may wonder – out of ignorance or disregard – why Algerian streets are empty of noisy demonstrations against the crimes of the Israeli occupation. However, the answer to this question lies in the essence of the relationship between Algeria and Palestine; a relationship too pure and deep to be reduced to fleeting chants. Algeria, as a people, leaders, and army, stands heart and soul with Palestine unconditionally, and does not need to organize demonstrations to prove what is fixed in blood and history. Understanding this position requires looking at the living and political reality in the country; where there is no Israeli embassy or consulate in the capital to protest in front of, and no airlines or open visits against which to raise slogans of rejection. Furthermore, Algeria has no Israeli tourists on its soil to witness marches of anger, no settlers carrying dual passports to carry images of protest to the depths of Israel, and no Israeli soldier – among those who have slaughtered the children of Gaza – is welcomed on Algerian territory under any circumstance or pretext. In the most notable sovereign stance preserved by national memory, Algeria has never allowed ships carrying weapons destined for the enemy to dock in its ports, even after other countries refused them. Thus, the lack of transactions, the lack of military coordination, and the complete severance that does not link Algeria to the occupying entity by even an iota, make demonstrations directed at a "void". Algeria has no contact with the occupation whatsoever, and whoever has no blemish with the enemy does not need to clear their reputation with banners. The Algerian "courage" and "honor" – those deep national values unknown to those accustomed to the language of compromises – are what make brave and principled stances firm and constant, requiring no display. That is why these stances seem difficult and confusing to some who are unable to comprehend that honor and a true stance lie in cutting off the relationship from its roots, rather than just protesting against it.