South Africa

South African Jewish community condemns president's chant of 'from the river to the sea'

The board released a statement which read, "The President of the ruling ANC party and the Head of State of a democratic country has called for the elimination of the only Jewish State."

'Most consequential election since 1994,' Says Democratic Alliance leader regarding SA elections

South Africa's highly competitive election saw voters express dissatisfaction with the ANC's 30-year rule, citing unemployment, crime, and corruption, while opposition parties sought change.

By REUTERS
29/05/2024

Released Hamas hostage, Sapir Cohen, visits South Africa to inspire and bring hope

"I wanted to share the truth of October 7 and to campaign for the release of all hostages including my boyfriend Sasha Trupanov."

'Your bias is outrageous': WSJ editorial condemns ICJ ruling against Israel

"The inversion of international law is something to behold: Hamas slaughters Israeli civilians and hides behind its own so that Israel stands accused.”

Mexico files declaration of intervention in South Africa ICJ case against Israel

Mexico has become the latest country to invoke Article 63 in ICJ legal proceedings against Israel

Explainer: ICJ ruling on Rafah operations creates legal uncertainty

The International Court of Justice's ambiguous language has led to differing interpretations regarding Israel's military actions in Rafah.

By STEVEN GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE
28/05/2024
IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, May 21, 2024.

'Rafah op. doesn't contradict ICJ ruling, we will continue,' Israel says

Israeli officials affirmed that in lieu of the ICJ's ruling, IDF activity in Rafah has not, and would not destroy the Palestinian people, and was in compliance with international law.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF , RINA BASSIST
24/05/2024

ICJ’s selective justice: How bias skews Rafah ruling against Israel

The court's reluctance to acknowledge Israel's self-defense claims stands in sharp contrast to its handling of previous cases, like that of Bosnia and Herzegovina's case against Serbia.

24/05/2024

ICJ orders Israel to halt any Rafah op. that destroys Palestinian people

The ruling relates to an additional request submitted by South Africa some ten days ago for provisional measures that would order Israel to stop all its military operations in the Gaza Strip.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF , RINA BASSIST
24/05/2024

South African church leader returns from Israel to preach solidarity

Shembe Nazareth Baptist Church Leaders were moved when meeting a survivor of the October 7 Massacre and promised the survivor that they would support her and share her story.

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