Pretoria has condemned Israel's recent attack in Gaza which resulted in approximately 100 Palestinian deaths, mainly women and children. The IDF airstrike in Jabalia refugee camp killed at least 40 Palestinians, while earlier attacks on Khan Younis claimed at least 12 lives, including aid workers. Pretoria accused Israel of preventing rescue teams from reaching the site and barring journalists.
Pretoria said Israel prevented ambulances and rescue teams from reaching the site of the “massacre,” and denied journalists entry for hours.
South Africa has condemned Israel’s latest attack in Gaza which killed approximately 100 Palestinians, mostly women and children in just 24 hours. “The head of the intensive care unit in the Kamal Adwan hospital, Dr Ahmad Kahlut, was killed in the Israeli attacks in northern Gaza. According to the authorities in Gaza, hunger and suffering among Palestinians have reached ‘catastrophic’ levels.
“South Africa calls on the UN Security Council to ensure the immediate and urgent entry of humanitarian aid to all parts of the Gaza Strip pursuant to the UNSC Resolution 2735, which calls for an immediate, full and complete ceasefire, and enable the State of Palestine to assume its full responsibilities,” Dirco said.International Court of Justice
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