South Africa Recalls Diplomats From Israel Over Gaza War
South Africa has withdrawn all of its ambassadors from Israel in response to Israel’s airstrike on Gaza on Sunday night, citing concerns over what it claims to be a collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza.
The government of South Africa, which has generally advocated for the Palestinian cause, firmly condemned Israel on Monday.
South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor, in a press conference, revealed that South Africa was withdrawing its diplomats as he said, “We are… extremely concerned at the continued killing of children and innocent civilians in the Palestinian territories and we believe the nature of response by Israel has become one of collective punishment.
“We felt it important that we do signal the concern of South Africa while continuing to call for a comprehensive cessation [of hostilities].”
Since the start of the war a month ago, the bombardment on Sunday by Israel has been one of its worst bombardments, as the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City estimates that 200 or more people died.
South Africa Recalls Diplomats From Israel Over Gaza War
South Africa has withdrawn all of its ambassadors from Israel in response to Israel’s airstrike on Gaza on Sunday night, citing concerns over what it claims to be a collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza.
The government of South Africa, which has generally advocated for the Palestinian cause, firmly condemned Israel on Monday.
South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor, in a press conference, revealed that South Africa was withdrawing its diplomats as he said, “We are… extremely concerned at the continued killing of children and innocent civilians in the Palestinian territories and we believe the nature of response by Israel has become one of collective punishment.
“We felt it important that we do signal the concern of South Africa while continuing to call for a comprehensive cessation [of hostilities].”
Since the start of the war a month ago, the bombardment on Sunday by Israel has been one of its worst bombardments, as the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City estimates that 200 or more people died.
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