Despite the UN's demand for a ceasefire, experts fear a fragile truce may not hold beyond holy month of Ramadan.
Despite the UN's demand for a ceasefire, experts fear a fragile truce may not hold beyond holy month of Ramadan.The United Nations Security Council’s adopted ceasefire resolution on the Israeli-Palestine war in Gaza, which has claimed the lives of more than 30 000 people, has been lauded as “significant” by South Africa. However, experts fear a fragile truce may not hold beyond holy month of Ramadan.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “We must seize the opportunity presented by this Security Council resolution to create a firm foundation for a permanent ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations. We need to stop the carnage and begin walking a path to peace.” “If you go by utterances of Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who are spitting fire right now, the war is far from over … is likely to resume after Ramadan
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Palestinians prepare for Ramadan in the shadow of Gaza war - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports,Palestinians prepare for Ramadan in the shadow of Gaza war
Read more »
Ramadan begins amidst ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world,Ramadan begins amidst ongoing Israeli strikes in Gaza
Read more »
Pandor welcomes UN resolution for immediate Gaza ceasefire for rest of RamadanThe resolution, which also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, was passed by the United Nations Security Council on Monday.
Read more »
UN chief, at Gaza crossing, appeals for end to Gaza 'nightmare'UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke at the crossing on the Egyptian side of Rafah, where most of Gaza's population has sought refuge but Israel vows to send in ground troops against Hamas militants, despite the fears of Guterres and other global leaders.
Read more »
Egypt sees tourism numbers picking up despite shadow of Gaza war - SABC NewsEgypt says 2.12 million tourists visited in the first two months of the year.
Read more »
Gaza fighting continues despite 'immediate ceasefire' UN resolutionGaza fighting continues despite 'immediate ceasefire' UN resolution
Read more »