Pretoria – SA Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola will lead South Africa’s delegation to Peace Palace (International Court of Justice) in the Hague.
Commenting on the matter on Tuesday, Minister Lamola said: “We are determined to see the end of the genocide that is currently taking place in Gaza”.
Minister Lamola added: “We are most encouraged by leaders of the world who have not blunted their consciousness and have stood on the right side of history by supporting a case that seeks to protect the rights of human beings, regardless of their nationality or ethnicity.”
The Ministry said the South African delegation comprises South Africa’s distinguished diplomats and officials namely:
- Director General in the Presidency Phindile Baleni Director General of the Department of International Relations and Co-operation Zane Dangor;
- Director General of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Advocate Mashabane; (former Deputy Ambassador for South Africa to the United Nations); and
- Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of South Africa Advocate Nokukhanya Jele.
The South African delegation will be joined by senior political figures from progressive political parties and movements across the globe which include amongst others Jeremy Corbyn the Former leader of the opposition in the United Kingdom.
However, Israel and its allies have rubbished South Africa’s move, calling it “baseless”.
“Israel rejects with disgust the blood libel spread by South Africa”, the foreign ministry said.
Israel and the United States insist Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s regime has a right to defend itself following the October 7 Hamas surprise attacks that left at least 1 139 Israelis dead.
More than 200 Israelis were taken hostage by Hamas militia.
Since then Israeli Defence Forces have killed more than 23 000 Palestinians – mostly women and children – in retaliatory bombings and ground fighting.
