The DA has been advised that it could lose backing from Muslim voters due to its perceived support for Israel.
The DA’s position on the Israel-Palestine conflict might result in a loss of support both in the Western Cape and nationwide.As per Andre Duvenhage, a professor and political analyst at North-West University, Muslims throughout South Africa may retaliate against the Democratic Alliance in both the Western Cape and nationally during the upcoming national and provincial elections in May due to the party’s position on Israel’s conflict in Gaza.
After Steenhuisen’s remarks, some individuals advocated for a fatwa declaring it “absolutely haram” for Muslims to support the DA through voting.“At the moment, that whole situation is escalating probably to a regional conflict. Some even say it can become a world war. So, the problem with these type of cases, and the South African government is facing the same problem, is that it is very difficult to be in a position where you try to be non-aligned.
The Democratic Alliance , which holds power in the Western Cape, has faced allegations of backing Israel in the Middle East conflict, although the party denies these claims.
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