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First Step in Quest to Secure Justice for Gaza – South African President on ICJ Ruling
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South African President Cyril Ramphosa has welcomed the ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), saying it “marks an important first step in our quest to secure justice for […]
South Africa’ ANC Supports Call for Embassy Closure, Suspension of Ties with Israel
South Africa’s ruling ANC party has expressed support for a parliamentary motion calling for the Israeli embassy to be closed and diplomatic relations to be suspended. The draft resolution was tabled by Julius Malema, the […]
Visa Waiver for Palestinians: No Thanks to South African Government
By Iqbal Jassat While Israelis enjoyed and continue to benefit from unhindered travel access to South Africa, Palestinians were denied this right. The reversal of Visa restrictions on Palestinians seeking to travel to South Africa, […]
Amnesty Report on Israel Apartheid Poses Challenge to Ramaphosa Administration’s Inconsistent Policies
By Iqbal Jassat The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) put together what appears to be a clumsy attempt to justify South Africa’s diplomatic ties to Israel. This feeble effort in response to justifiable […]
Full Steam ahead: SA Downgrade of Embassy in Israel
By Iqbal Jassat Cynics may call it politicking to garner Muslim votes for the ruling African National Congress (ANC) on the eve of South Africa’s crucial May 2019 national elections. Others, especially from Israel’s local […]
South Africa to Downgrade Status of Its Embassy in Israel
Concerned with Israeli treatment of Palestinians and the lack of willingness to negotiate a two-state solution, the South African President announced that he remains committed to downgrading his country’s embassy in Tel Aviv. “We are […]