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News and updates about South Africa

Foreign Ministry on ICJ ruling:

'Israel places no limitations on the aid to Gaza'

Israel’s Foreign Ministry responds to ICJ decision ordering Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza: South Africa has failed yet again in its cynical attempts to exploit the ICJ.

'Israel places no limitations on the aid to Gaza'

ICJ orders Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza

In continuation of South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the International Court of Justice has imposed additional provisional measures on Israel.

ICJ orders Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza

'Enough is enough'

Ireland to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel

Irish Foreign Minister says Hamas' October 7 attack and what is happening in Gaza now "represents the blatant violation of international humanitarian law on a mass scale."

Ireland to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel

MK to South African Rep.

‘You support terrorism and defend Hamas'

Terse confrontation at Inter-Parliamentary Union conference between MK Danon and South African representative who expressed concern over the situation in Gaza.

‘You support terrorism and defend Hamas'

South African Jews 'fight back' on Human Rights Day

As their government aligns with Hamas and Iran, South African Jews turned several Johannesburg suburbs yellow by tying yellow ribbons around trees in support of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

South African Jews 'fight back' on Human Rights Day

South African FM at it again:

'Israel setting precedent to defy ICJ'

South Africa’s Foreign Minister accuses Israel of defying ICJ interim ruling that it should take action to prevent acts of genocide as it fights Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

'Israel setting precedent to defy ICJ'

South African Jews:

'Foreign Minister instigated a witch hunt'

South African Board of Jewish Deputies blasts Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor who announced that dual South African-Israeli citizens who served in the IDF would be arrested.

'Foreign Minister instigated a witch hunt'

South African Foreign Minister:

South Africans serving in the IDF will be arrested

South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said that South African citizens who serve in the IDF will be arrested the moment they return to the country.

South Africans serving in the IDF will be arrested

For the second time:

South Africa asks ICJ for measures against Israel

South Africa petitions International Court of Justice to impose emergency measures on Israel over "widespread starvation" resulting from its offensive in Gaza.

South Africa asks ICJ for measures against Israel

Israel submits report on war to ICJ

Following hearing on South Africa's lawsuit against Israel, Israel submits report to International Court of Justice, detailing the steps it is taking to minimize harm to Gaza civilians.

Israel submits report on war to ICJ

South Africa:

MP threatens 'bloodbath' if city given to 'Zionists'

MP Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam of the National Freedom Party said in a parliamentary debate that 'we will not allow you to make this a Jewish state!'

MP threatens 'bloodbath' if city given to 'Zionists'

Israel foils diplomatic attack in African Union

An expansive diplomatic effort by the Foreign Minister prevented the AU from stripping Israel of its observer status and declaring that Israel had committed genocide.

Israel foils diplomatic attack in African Union

Foreign Min. promises:

'We will fight South Africa's blood libel'

'Through its actions, South Africa is serving as the legal arm of Hamas,'Israel's Foreign Ministry says.

'We will fight South Africa's blood libel'

ICJ rejects request to prevent operation in Rafah

International Court of Justice rules on South Africa’s request to consider whether Israel operations in Rafah breach the orders the court handed down last month.

ICJ rejects request to prevent operation in Rafah

South Africa: Jewish students sing 'Am Israel Chai'

Students and staff at King David High School in Johannesburg sing Eyal Golan's Am Yisrael Chai song in gesture of support for Israel. Watch.

South Africa: Jewish students sing 'Am Israel Chai'

Nicaragua seeks to join ICJ case against Israel

Nicaragua files an application with International Court of Justice to join South Africa in its genocide case against Israel.

Nicaragua seeks to join ICJ case against Israel

Israel’s counterclaim against South Africa

South Africa brazenly brought an absurd case before the ICJ while the sordid role of UNRWA in this horrible tragedy also puts into question South Africa’s continued commitment to funding UNRWA - a group which can now be considered a terrorist organization. Op-ed.

Israel’s counterclaim against South Africa

South Africa’s Foreign Minister:

'Countries obliged to stop Israel's actions in Gaza'

South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Naledi Pandor, calls on all states to stop funding and facilitating Israel's military actions in Gaza in wake of ICJ ruling.

'Countries obliged to stop Israel's actions in Gaza'

Former Min. of Justice:

'Hamas is hiding behind South Africa'

Prof. Daniel Friedmann believes that Hamas is behind the lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice: "Hamas is the hidden sender behind the lawsuit."

'Hamas is hiding behind South Africa'

Israel-South Africa tensions

El Al suspends flights to South Africa

El Al Israel Airlines announces it will be suspending its route to Johannesburg at the end of March: Israelis don't want to fly to South Africa.

El Al suspends flights to South Africa

ICJ verdict: No order to end fighting in Gaza

International Court of Justice (ICJ) issues ruling on South Africa lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide.

ICJ verdict: No order to end fighting in Gaza

Israel estimates:

Temporary ruling from ICJ won't demand end to war

International Court of Justice to announce decision on South Africa's suit against Israel; Israel prepares to respond.

Temporary ruling from ICJ won't demand end to war

Ahead of ICJ ruling:

Blinken speaks to South African foreign minister

Secretary of State and South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation discuss the conflict in Gaza.

Blinken speaks to South African foreign minister

Burying South Africa at the ICJ

Before it gets to its skewed allegations against Israel, South Africa must prove it is defending a people called Palestinians. Words matter. Op-ed.

Burying South Africa at the ICJ

French FM:

Accusing Israel of genocide crosses moral threshold

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne criticizes South Africa's case against Israel in remarks to Parliament, says genocide 'cannot be exploited for a political end.'

Accusing Israel of genocide crosses moral threshold

Prime Minister's Office:

'Accusations of incitement are laughably false'

Prime Minister Netanyahu's office released a statement defending the Prime Minister against South Africa's accusations of incitement to genocide.

'Accusations of incitement are laughably false'

Israel estimates:

South Africa lawsuit to be rejected

Interim order from International Court of Justice may still demand Israel halt fighting in Gaza, report says.

South Africa lawsuit to be rejected

Hamas officials visited South Africa in December

A new report alleges that shortly before South Africa sued Israel for genocide, a Hamas delegation visited South Africa and met with members of its parliament.

Hamas officials visited South Africa in December

Canada distances itself from South Africa lawsuit

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada believes in the importance of the ICJ but that does not mean it supports South Africa’s case against Israel.

Canada distances itself from South Africa lawsuit

South African official:

'We don't define Hamas as a terrorist organization'

South African official in response to Israeli reporter's question: We do not define Hamas as a terrorist organization since it does not operate in our territory.

'We don't define Hamas as a terrorist organization'

Citing safety concerns:

S. Africa removes Jewish cricketeer as U-19 captain

Jewish cricketeer David Teeger stripped of his title as South Africa’s captain at Under-19 World Cup, following pro-Israel comments he made.

S. Africa removes Jewish cricketeer as U-19 captain

Foreign Minister Israel Katz:

The true face of South Africa has been revealed

Foreign Minister Israel Katz denounces South Africa fro its case against Israel, and calls for it to be dismissed outright.

The true face of South Africa has been revealed

'This case is unfounded':

US rejects allegations of genocide against Israel

White House spokesperson John Kirby: Genocide is not a word that ought to be thrown around lightly.

US rejects allegations of genocide against Israel

PM Netanyahu to South Africa:

'Hamas partners, we will continue to fight the lies'

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked South Africa's petition to the ICJ and affirmed that Israel will reserve the right to defend itself.

'Hamas partners, we will continue to fight the lies'

SWC to ICJ:

Hamas, not Israel, should be charged with genocide

Simon Wiesenthal Center director Rabbi Abraham Cooper warns South Africa's attempt to charge Israel with genocide a 'dark day for international law and justice.'

Hamas, not Israel, should be charged with genocide

South Africa's Chief Rabbi: Put the UN on trial

Rabbi Warren Goldstein says the United Nations and its institutions have a credibility they do not deserve, and have become a threat to freedom and democracy.

South Africa's Chief Rabbi: Put the UN on trial

Israeli MFA:

'South Africa is functioning as Hamas's legal arm'

Israeli Foreign Ministry harshly criticized South Africa for filing a petition to The Hague claiming Israel was carrying out 'genocide'.

'South Africa is functioning as Hamas's legal arm'

Combat Antisemitism Movement:

ICJ case similar to accusing Allies of genocide

Combat Antisemitism Movement says ICJ case against Israel is like accusing the Allies in WW2 of committing genocide against the Nazis.

ICJ case similar to accusing Allies of genocide

International Court to begin hearing against Israel

The court will hear the case charging Israel with genocide in Gaza, the first such case ever brought.

International Court to begin hearing against Israel

Arab League supports anti-Israel lawsuit at ICJ

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit affirms his "full support" for South Africa's lawsuit against Israel at in The Hague.

Arab League supports anti-Israel lawsuit at ICJ

B'nai B'rith files brief against South Africa case

Jewish human rights group says South Africa's attempt to bring Israel to the ICJ would 'allow Hamas to rearm, enabling the terror group to continue its genocide of the Jewish people.'

B'nai B'rith files brief against South Africa case

No surprise:

Jeremy Corbyn to join anti-Israel ICJ delegation

South African government announces that former UK Labour Party leader will be part of its delegation for its lawsuit against Israel at The Hague.

Jeremy Corbyn to join anti-Israel ICJ delegation

British MP:

'South Africa in danger of becoming terrorist proxy'

British Tory MP Sir Michael Ellis warned his country's Parliament that South Africa is becoming steadily more aligned with Iran and Hamas.

'South Africa in danger of becoming terrorist proxy'

Cassif signs petition supporting S. Africa's lawsuit

Sole Jewish representative in Hadash-Ta’al Party claims the government caused South Africa to file the lawsuit at the ICJ.

Cassif signs petition supporting S. Africa's lawsuit

After suing Israel at Hague:

South African President hosts mass murderer

South African Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa tweets of meeting with Sudanese warlord whose militants are accused of rapes and mass murders.

South African President hosts mass murderer

Legal expert:

Israel can also attack South Africa at the Hague

Dr. Yifaa Segal says that South Africa, which filed a complaint of genocide against Israel, has plenty to hide itself.

Israel can also attack South Africa at the Hague

A world renowned legal expert:

The man who will represent Israel in the Hague

Israel has chosen Prof. Malcolm Shaw to represent it against South Africa's petition to the ICJ, which accuses Israel of genocide.

The man who will represent Israel in the Hague

'Counterproductive':

White House blasts South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

John Kirby says Washington thinks South Africa's lawsuit at ICJ is "meritless, counterproductive, and without any basis".

White House blasts South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

Israel to defend itself against South Africa's case

Israel plans to present its case at ICJ, aiming to dismiss South Africa's petition against it.

Israel to defend itself against South Africa's case

Netanyahu to South Africa:

Where were you when millions were killed in Syria and elsewhere?

PM responds to South Africa's demand ICJ investigate Israel for 'genocide,' says Israel's war 'without peer' in justice and morality.

Where were you when millions were killed in Syria and elsewhere?

'Israel committing genocide':

Muslim organization welcomes ICJ action against Israel

Organization of Islamic Cooperation welcomes South Africa's ICJ case against Israel, urges swift action.

Muslim organization welcomes ICJ action against Israel

South Africa urges ICJ to probe Israel for genocide

South Africa asks International Court of Justice probe Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza. Israel: We reject this blood libel with disgust.

South Africa urges ICJ to probe Israel for genocide

South Africa warns:

Citizens fighting for Israel could face prosecution at home

South African government "gravely concerned" over reports that South African nationals have joined the IDF to fight in Gaza.

Citizens fighting for Israel could face prosecution at home

South Africa:

Rising cricket star targeted by anti-Israel activists

A rising South African cricket star dedicated an award to Israel. Then he was investigated for hate speech.

Rising cricket star targeted by anti-Israel activists

A famed Diaspora community dangles between curse and prophecy

No democracy beats South Africa for leaders vocally committed to a Middle East Holocaust Op-ed.

A famed Diaspora community dangles between curse and prophecy

South Africa:

Lawmakers vote in favor of cutting ties with Israel

Majority of lawmakers vote in favor of motion calling for closure of the Israeli embassy and cutting of diplomatic ties with Israel.

Lawmakers vote in favor of cutting ties with Israel

Amid tensions over Gaza war:

Israel recalls ambassador from South Africa

Foreign Ministry announces that the Ambassador to South Africa has been recalled following the "latest statements from South Africa".

Israel recalls ambassador from South Africa

South Africa:

Ruling party supports suspension of ties with Israel

African National Congress will support motion by leftist party to suspend ties with Israel until it agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza.

Ruling party supports suspension of ties with Israel

'You are Iran’s useful idiots'

South Africa's Chief Rabbi blasts government

Rabbi Warren Goldstein slams the South African’s government’s decision to recall its diplomatic staff from Israel.

South Africa's Chief Rabbi blasts government

South Africa to reprimand Israel's ambassador

The move comes days after the South African government announced it was recalling its entire diplomatic mission from Israel.

South Africa to reprimand Israel's ambassador