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Despite the global rise in antisemitism, the increase in South Africa since the Israel-Hamas war outbreak has halted, reports the South African Jewish Report.

A controversial children's coloring book titled "From the River to the Sea" in South Africa promotes antisemitic narratives, excludes Israelis, and denies Israel's right to exist.

'This case is focused on the ordinary Palestinians in Gaza who are now facing their seventh month of suffering through collective punishment for something for which they have no individual responsibility,' said Zane Dangor, director-general of South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation

The ICJ hearing comes after South Africa asked last week for additional emergency measures to protect Rafah, in Gaza's south. The country asked to order unimpeded access to Gaza for humanitarian aid providers, and added that Israel has so far ignored the court's orders

A statement made by South Africa's presidency said that Israel's planned offensive in Rafah 'will result in further large-scale killing, harm and destruction,' where over a million Palestinians have sought refuge since the war started

Israeli artist Moran Kliger was set to fly to her exhibition's opening in Cape Town, but the October 7 attack, the ongoing war in Gaza and the animosity between Israel and South Africa caused by the trial in the Hague made her feel unsafe to go

The diplomatic spat between Jerusalem and Pretoria over the Gaza war, which has resulted in South Africa downgrading relations and petitioning the International Court of Justice at The Hague over alleged genocide, has led to a suspension of flights by Israel's national carrier to the country. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram In […]

Several reasons can explain why South Africa filed the petition against Israel at the ICJ. Some involve internal politics, others are regional and global, but suggest the ruling party is selectively using the teachings of Nelson Mandela to distract from its own failings

South Africa's legal team presented their opening arguments at The Hague, in which they accused Israel of genocidal acts, rhetoric, and incitement. As evidence, they cited statements by PM Netanyahu, President Herzog and several ministers. Israel will defend itself on Friday against the accusations

The International Court of Justice in The Hague heard South Africa's charge accusing Israel of committing a genocide in Gaza and failing to punish inciters to genocide. The prosecution quoted statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and Israeli ministers as evidence of genocidal intent. Israel is set to defend itself against the charges on Friday

In politically-charged hearings that will take place over two days, the International Court of Justice will weigh South Africa's claims of genocide; Israeli government spokesperson calls the petition a 'blood libel'

'Israel has failed to prevent genocide' in Gaza, South Africa said. Israel's Foreign Ministry responded, calling the court application a baseless 'blood libel'

'The interpretation of the law is not one that will hold up in court,' says the head of an organization supporting IDF soldiers from South Africa. He also noted that this is not the first time that the South African government has made such threats, perhaps aiming to score political points

Defending Israel's right to self-defense, Chief Rabbi of South Africa Dr. Warren Goldstein accused the Pope of "primitive pacifism."

Pretoria also threatens action against the Israeli ambassador over his criticism of the country's stance on the war. South Africa joins other countries, including Jordan, Turkey, Bolivia, and Chile, in taking similar diplomatic actions against Israel

Ashra, the Israel Foreign Trade Risks insurance Corporation, says one outcome of political instability in South Africa could be a ban on payments to Israel.