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NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
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IN BRIEF
By Narmatha S
South Africa: Israel slams for claiming genocidal acts in Gaza
On 2 January, BBC reported on a reply from Eylon Levy, the Israeli spokesperson, that Israel will fight South Africa's claim of committing genocidal acts in Gaza at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Ever since the war began, more than 20,000 Palestinians lost their lives. South Africa, being a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause, has been condemning Israel for its attacks on Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, rejected South Africa's allegations stating: “No, South Africa, it is not we who have come to perpetrate genocide, it is Hamas. It would murder all of us if it could. In contrast, the IDF [Israeli army] is acting as morally as possible.”(“Israel to fight South Africa's Gaza genocide claim in court,” BBC. 2 January 2024)