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‘Vindicated’ Ramaphosa Defends South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country has hailed the ICJ judgement against Israel as a victory for international law and peace, adding his country would not be a “passive bystander” when Israel committed crimes against humanity.

South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has defended Pretoria’s genocide case against Israel, saying his countrymen would “not be passive bystanders and watch” when a crime against humanity is being perpetrated elsewhere in the world. In a show of power and assertiveness on the global stage, Ramaphosa hailed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling against… Continue reading ‘Vindicated’ Ramaphosa Defends South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel

ICJ Orders Israel To Stop, Punish Genocide

In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to stop genocide against Palestinians, punish soldiers who commit genocidal acts, and facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza. The court sitting in The Hague, Netherlands, ruled in South Africa’s favour on Friday, January 26, and ordered the… Continue reading ICJ Orders Israel To Stop, Punish Genocide

South Africa Blames Religious Fundamentalism For Israel’s ‘Genocidal Acts In Gaza’

South Africa has presented a persuasive and detailed case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging genocidal intentions, systematic massacres and the dehumanization of the Palestinians. In oral presensations widely seen as cogent and compelling by observers, Pretoria’s heavyweight legal team told the judges at The Hague, Netherlands, on Thursday that Israel… Continue reading South Africa Blames Religious Fundamentalism For Israel’s ‘Genocidal Acts In Gaza’

The Hague Confirms South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel

As more than 150,000 Palestinians are being forced to flee Central Gaza, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed that South Africa has lodged an application asking that Israel’s ongoing attack on Palestine should be classified as genocide. In a statement, Monique Legerman, the Hague registry, under the leadership of First Secretary of the… Continue reading The Hague Confirms South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel

Ramaphosa Condemns Israeli ‘Genocide’, Calls For Two-State Solution

President Cyril Ramaphosa appears to be the target of his predecesser, Jacob Zuma, who publicly said he would not vote for “the ANC of Ramaphosa”.

Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, has vowed to collaborate with the international community to stop Israeli “genocide” against Palestinian people. He has also called on Israel to end the siege on Gaza and allow a humanitarian corridor in the Strip. Addressing the African National Congress (ANC) post-national executive committee (NEC) meeting on Monday, Ramaphosa said… Continue reading Ramaphosa Condemns Israeli ‘Genocide’, Calls For Two-State Solution

ARETA Calls On SA Citizens To Join Pro-Palestine Demonstration At Israeli Embassy

ATERA President Carl "Mpangazitha" Niehaus and members of the party's branch in Soweto. The party says

The African Radical Economic Transformation Alliance (ARETA) has urged all South Africans to take part in a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, saying Hamas attacks were “legitimate retaliation against Israel”. Party president Carl Niehaus also called on all left-wing political parties and civil society organizations to rally behind Palestine on Monday in… Continue reading ARETA Calls On SA Citizens To Join Pro-Palestine Demonstration At Israeli Embassy

Major Palestinian-Israeli Conflicts in Recent Years

In response, the Israeli military conducted tens of airstrikes targeting Hamas sites and headquarters in the coastal enclave. (Photo: Xinhua) The new round of conflict has led to hundreds of people killed on both sides, with thousands injured.

JERUSALEM, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) — Hamas, an Islamist Palestinian group ruling the Gaza Strip, launched a massive surprise attack on Israel on Saturday, which included firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating militants into southern Israel. In response, the Israeli military conducted tens of airstrikes targeting Hamas sites and headquarters in the coastal enclave. The new… Continue reading Major Palestinian-Israeli Conflicts in Recent Years

Israeli Flag March In Jerusalem Sparks Palestinian Outrage, Condemnation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Western leaders have branded Palestinians resisting occupation as "human animals" and "terrorists". The writer says this is part of Western liberal ideology spreading falsehoods and presenting the Israeli occupation forces as victims. (Photo: CGTN)

RAMALLAH/GAZA, May 18 (Xinhua) — The Flag March held by Israeli nationalists in Jerusalem on Thursday sparked outrage and condemnation from the Palestinian public and officials. Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the Palestinian presidency’s spokesman, told reporters in Ramallah in the West Bank that “Jerusalem is and will be the eternal capital of the independent state of… Continue reading Israeli Flag March In Jerusalem Sparks Palestinian Outrage, Condemnation