Pretoria says Israel 'apartheid' against Palestinians worse than in South Africa
By Amina Wako |
Madonsela asserted that Israel's practices resemble a more severe form of apartheid compared to pre-1994 South Africa.
South Africa has once again reiterated its vocal public support for besieged Palestine at the International Court of Justice, drawing harsh parallels between the Israeli occupation and 'apartheid' South Africa.
Pretoria's envoy to the Netherlands, Vusimuzi Madonsela, told the global court during ongoing oral proceedings on Tuesday regarding the legal ramifications of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.
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Madonsela asserted that Israel's practices resemble a more severe form of apartheid compared to pre-1994 South Africa.
The South African ambassador, who donned a scarf with the country's flag during the proceedings, stated: "We as South Africans sense, see, hear and feel to our core the inhumane discriminatory policies and practices of the Israeli regime as an even more extreme form of the apartheid that was institutionalised against Black people in my country."
Violations of International Law
Pieter Andreas Stemmet, the South African legal counsellor, expressed concerns that Israel's continued occupation of significant portions of the West Bank and the development of new settlements are glaring examples of violations of international law as the long-running Israel-Palestine conflict goes on.
Despite being geographically distant from the conflict, South Africa continues to rally behind the Palestinian cause, even taking the extraordinary step of pursuing a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice over its genocidal actions in Gaza.
The ruling African National Congress, guided by its anti-apartheid roots and the legacy of Nelson Mandela, maintains a steadfast pro-Palestinian position, remaining committed to advocating for justice in the Middle East region.
They have consistently criticised Israel as an "apartheid state," even before the current war.
In a landmark ruling in late January, the International Court of Justice ordered that Israel must take action to protect human life in Gaza, siding with South Africa after it accused Israel of committing genocide in the territory while stopping short of demanding a ceasefire.
Pretoria accused Israel of genocide on December 29, three months after the conflict started.
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