South African has become the latest country to severe ties with Israel and here's why
South Africa has intensified its critique of Israel by recalling its diplomats and condemning Israel's actions in Gaza as war crimes. This move signifies a significant shift in South Africa's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. The South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, strongly criticized Israel's ground invasion of Gaza , labelling the killing of children in the Palestinian region as a "war crime." The recall of South African diplomats from Tel Aviv followed this condemnation. The African National Congress (ANC) )-led South African government has a historical connection with the Palestinian cause, as Palestinian resistance movements provided support during South Africa's fight against apartheid. This solidarity has led South Africa to take a strong stance against Israel's actions in Gaza. Israel's response to the attacks by Hamas in Gaza, which resulted in thousands of casualties among Palestinians, wa