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‘Israelis Don’t Want to Fly to South Africa’ – Final El Al Flight Takes Off from Johannesburg
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “They are cancelling flights and planes are pretty empty… We understand it’s the situation because it was different before.” The last direct flight between Johannesburg and Tel Aviv has taken […]
‘Gaza Situation Warrants ICJ Order’ – South Africa Welcomes UN Court Ruling
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The impact of the International Court of Justice’s order is significant. The changing circumstances in Gaza warrant the implementation of new strategies.” South Africa has welcomed the order of additional […]
South Africa’s Request Accepted – ICJ Indicates Additional Measures in Genocide Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The ICJ unanimously ordered Israel to take “all necessary and effective measures to ensure ‘unhindered provision’ of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance.” The International Court of Justice (ICJ) […]
‘Ensure There is Compliance’ – South Africa Urges Implementation of Ceasefire Resolution
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “It is now the responsibility of the United Nations Security Council to ensure that there is compliance with the resolution, which is binding on the parties.” South Africa has welcomed […]
South Africa – Why is Naledi Pandor under Attack by Jewish Board?
By Iqbal Jassat Whatever the case, Karen Milner’s broadside against Minister Naledi Pandor, has all the elements of anger and despair. The next time I’m asked to comment on the ferocious attacks by pro-Israel supporters […]
‘Morally Repugnant’ – Israel Cries Foul of South Africa’s Urgent Request to ICJ
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Much like South Africa’s Application that instituted the present proceedings, they are wholly unfounded in fact and law, morally repugnant, and represent an abuse both of the Genocide Convention and […]
‘We’re Going to Arrest You’ – South Africa Warns Citizens Serving in Israeli Army
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Her remarks follow an initial warning issued in December by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) that citizens who “have joined or (are) considering joining” the Israeli army […]
‘Extreme Urgency’ – South Africa Files Urgent Request to ICJ over Gaza Starvation
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa says the urgent application has been necessitated by widespread starvation in the Gaza Strip, which has claimed the lives of at least 15 children. South Africa has once […]
‘Worst Version’ of South African Apartheid – Vusi Madonsela on Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Vusi Madonsela, South Africa’s ambassador to The Netherlands, has reportedly said that “the worst version of what we experienced under the apartheid system” is being witnessed in occupied Palestine. South […]
Palestinians are ‘Flesh and Blood’ – South African Ambassador Tells ICJ Hearing (VIDEO)
Vusi Madonsela told the court during the public hearings that “these are not mere statistics Mr. President, they are flesh and blood of the Palestinian people.” Israeli ‘defiance’ has already “led to the killing of […]
ICJ Responds to South Africa’s Request regarding Rafah – What It Means
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The International Court of Justice said on Friday that it is aware of the “perilous” situation in the city of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, though it has not […]
‘Improper’- Israel Urges ICJ to Reject South Africa’s Urgent Rafah Request
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel describes the urgent application by South Africa to the World Court to consider extending its provisional orders against Tel Aviv – regarding its plans for a ground invasion of […]
‘World is Allowing Israel to Ignore ICJ Rulings’ – Naledi Pandor (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Minister Naledi Pandor says South Africa is “horrified” at what is happening in Rafah, and questions why no measures are being taken to put a peacekeeping force in place in […]
Israeli Offensive in Rafah – South Africa Submits Urgent Request to ICJ
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The South African Government said that it had submitted an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Israel’s intention to expand its military offensive in the densely […]
‘Hope and Solidarity’ – Palestine Meets South Africa in Cape Town Match (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
By Nurah Tape In true South African style, the game had the gees (the vibe), the flags and the fervor, with spirited spectators and organizers united in calling for a free Palestine. South Africans […]
‘Israeli Agents Seek to Intimidate’ – South Africa’s Minister Pandor on Israeli Threats
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa’s International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor has her security beefed up after Israeli threats and intimidation. South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor has shared that […]
Evoking Article 62 – Nicaragua Asks to Join South Africa in ICJ Genocide Case
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The government of Nicaragua has filed an application with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to join South Africa in its genocide case against Israel, the ICJ announced on Thursday. […]
Countries Which Aid Israel Complicit in Genocide – South Africa Warns
By Nurah Tape Minister Naledi Pandor says all states have a legal obligation to ensure respect for the provisional measures, and not be complicit in genocide. South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Naledi Pandor, […]
Time to Stop Funding Israeli Military Actions in Gaza – Pandor
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Historically, Palestinians stood on the side of South Africa in its struggle against Apartheid, while Israel was one of the last governments in the world to back the apartheid regime. […]
ICJ Ruling is Not Good Enough, and This is the Way Forward – ILAN PAPPE
By Ilan Pappe – The Palestine Chronicle If committed activists needed an additional reason for why what they are doing is essential and just, then the ICJ’s ruling is a chilling reminder of what […]
‘Zero Tolerance’ – Israeli Mayor Removes South African Flag (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The mayor of an Israeli town has ordered the removal of a South African flag, in protest at the case brought by South Africa against Israel at the International Court […]
What Does the ICJ Ruling Mean for Gaza? – Intl. Law Expert Answers
By Romana Rubeo To understand the ruling from a legal perspective, The Palestine Chronicle sought the opinion of Dr. Triestino Mariniello, Professor of Law at Liverpool John Moores University. Finally, the much-anticipated ruling by […]
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 […]
What Is The ICJ And What Impact Can It Have On Gaza, Israel – EXPLAINER
By Robert Inlakesh The International Court of Justice (ICJ), otherwise known as The World Court, is the preeminent transnational legal body tasked with adjudicating disputes between States. Although many of its cases have been relatively […]
‘Decisive Victory’ – ICJ Delivers Ruling on Genocide in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The International Court of Justice ordered Israel on Friday to take measures to prevent and punish direct incitement of genocide in its ongoing war in Gaza. “The state of Israel […]
South Africa’s Foreign Minister Heads to The Hague ahead of ICJ Ruling on Genocide Case
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa’s foreign minister has traveled to The Hague to represent the country as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its order on Friday in a genocide case against […]
Exact Date Announced for ICJ Ruling on Gaza Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The International Court of Justice (ICJ) said in a statement on Wednesday that it will deliver its landmark ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel on Friday, January 26. The […]
Watch in Full – A Poem
By Kim Jensen On January 11, 2024, South Africa opened its historic genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice at the Hague. If my insides were visible through the pores of my […]
South Africa’s Ministry of Justice Tells the Palestine Chronicle: ‘This is Why We are Confident in Our ICJ Case’
By Nurah Tape “It’s the World Court, so its judgments, (it) doesn’t get higher than that,” the spokesperson for South Africa’s Minister of Justice, Ronald Lamola, told The Palestine Chronicle. South Africa is hopeful […]
‘This is Not Genocide’ – Israel Denies South Africa’s Accusations at ICJ
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel has rejected as false the accusations of genocide brought by South Africa at the ICJ. A legal think tank, however, said there is ‘overwhelming evidence’ of genocidal intent. Israel […]