The speaker’s call follows a pro-Palestinian protest in Johannesburg on Wednesday which, according to reports, saw an Israel supporter threatened.
JOHANNESBURG - City of Johannesburg Speaker, Colleen Makhubele, has called for calm against the backdrop of the war currently unfolding in the Middle East.
The region descended into full-blown war at the weekend, following a surprise attack from Gaza by the militant wing of Hamas on Israel in the early hours of Saturday morning. Israel has since responded with a barrage of airstrikes and a complete siege of Gaza, and thousands have now been killed on both sides.
The Speaker’s call follows a pro-Palestinian protest in Johannesburg on Wednesday which, according to reports, saw an Israel supporter threatened.“We are asking the communities to refrain from any activity that will provoke division, that will provoke agitation at this tense time.”“We are praying for those that have lost their loved ones, those that are affected and impacted by this conflict.
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