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Israel-Brazil relations wither as Lula gov't refuses to approve Israeli ambassador

Israel's decision to withdraw the application for an ambassador came after Brazil refused to approve Gali Dagan as the new ambassador from Israel.

 Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he meets with Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (not pictured) at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 6, 2024.
 On display at the South Africa  vs. Palestine soccer game.

Explosive device thrown at Jewish community in Cape Town, South Africa - report

 THOUSANDS OF people visited October 7 Square in Johannesburg and reflected on the exhibits over the course of the three days, says the writer.

October 7 Square: A place of mourning and defiance for South African Jewry - opinion

 South African president Cyril Ramaphosa casts his vote during the South African elections in Soweto, South Africa May 29, 2024

South Africa's National Assembly re-elects Cyril Ramaphosa as president


South Africa quietly excludes citizens in Israel from voting amid growing tensions

SAZF noted that while DIRCO criticized Israel for denying Palestinians their rights, “it is ironic that the SA government is willing to deny their own citizens’ rights..." when beneficial for them.

 A Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign thanking South Africa for its support during a protest in Amman, Jordan.

Israel says South Africa exploiting World Court on behalf of Hamas

A South African government spokesperson dismissed the accusation.

 A boy holds a Palestinian flag during a demonstration to express support for the people of Palestine, in Cape Town, South Africa, October 9, 2023.

South Africa-Palestine football match promoted by Hamas proxies, affiliates

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was present at the match, giving a speech calling to "Free Palestine."

 On display at the South Africa  vs. Palestine soccer game.

South African foreign minister: World must stop funding the IDF

South Africa has for decades been an advocate for the Palestinian cause, comparing the plight of Palestinians to that of Black South Africans under apartheid.

People gather as they wait for South Africa's Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola, OR Tambo International airport, Johannesburg, South Africa, January 14, 2024

African National Congress takes Israel to ICJ in The Hague - opinion

The ANC’s tenure has been catastrophic and has caused irreparable damage to our economy and international standing. 

 SUPPORTERS OF South Africa’s ruling African National Congress and other political parties, as well as civil society groups, protest outside the Israel Embassy in Pretoria, in October, after the outbreak of the Gaza war.

The consequences of South Africa's case against Israel succeeding

South Africa’s genocide case is unlikely to succeed, but its request for a provisional measure calling on Israel to stop its actions in Gaza offers more reason for concern, experts say.

 PEOPLE LISTEN to the proceedings inside the ICJ, in The Hague.

South Africa goes to war against Israel at the ICJ - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL: South Africa, you are in no position to preach anything to anyone outside your land, least of all humanism, least of all to the Jews.

 SOUTH AFRICA’S President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a statement at the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai, last month.

Major rally in the Hague to support Israel amid int'l legal dispute

The ICJ will hold hearings this week on a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza war and seeking an emergency suspension of its military campaign.

  General view of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands December 11, 2019.

South Africa to call in Israeli envoy for formal reprimand

South Africa criticized the ambassador this week over public comments he made but did not specify what he had said.

 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa replies to questions in parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, May 11, 2023.

South African Chief Rabbi amends prayer due to state supporting of Hamas

Rabbi Goldstein's revised version no longer prays for the guidance and protection of the President or of the government.

 South African Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein.

25 ViZionaries: Olga Meshoe Washington - No. 1

Meet the activist championing the Christian mandate to stand with Israel.

 Olga Washington.