It is easier to start wars than to end them
Supporters argue that Motsepe possesses the skills and experience to lead the ANC and South Africa. His potential presidency is expected to strengthen relations with the United States, create jobs and reduce unemployment
Hamas’s demand for Barghouti’s release reflects his symbolic and political weight
Shifting geopolitics is highlighting new and old arenas of conflict and violations of international law
Influential people in parts of the media, civil society and academia in South Africa echoed Western narratives without scrutiny, but now the tide is slowly turning
US involvement in the Middle East and Israel’s attacks on Iran and its retaliation make the US military base in Qatar a target
South Africa argued that a 50-day aid blockade was further proof of the genocide of the Palestinian population
The move reflects France’s strategic recalibration amid rising domestic pressures, European fragmentation over Gaza and a widening rift with Washington.
The deadly airstrikes were a violation of international law, the department of international relations said
The department of international relations and cooperation said the order failed to recognise South Africa’s ‘profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid’
The International Criminal Court says there are reasonable grounds to prosecute a variety of war crimes against the Israeli leaders
The secretary general of the United Nations is committed to peace, yet Israel in its war on Gaza and beyond chose to ban him
Amid the humanitarian catastrophe caused by Israel, its leaders are being welcomed by many powerful countries and leaders
The attack claimed more than 1 200 lives, while more than 41 000 people, the majority civilians, have been killed in Israel’s war on Gaza
Yahya Sinwar writes that ‘despite tireless attempts to erase their Arab identity, Islamic faith and Palestinian heritage, they remain more steadfast than anyone could have predicted’
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says the extrajudicial killing will undermine efforts to end the conflict
Some say support for Zionism is growing and equate criticism of Israel as antisemitic, while others say their religion doesn’t mean they support Tel Aviv
Spain is one of the European countries that has been most critical of Israel over the war in Gaza
International divisions on the charges against Hamas and Israeli leaders echo hypocrisy and threats to the rule of law in domestic politics
The president reiterated South Africa’s call for an immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip
