Ever since 7 October 2023 and the violent aftermath, discourse has been replete with unbalanced rants against Israel, writes David Saks.

There are three lies that Zionists regurgitate, ad nauseam, to guilt-trip the world into supporting Israel’s ethnic cleansing in Gaza.

Before elections, Palestine was a mainstay of Ramaphosa’s politics. Now, it is unclear if the ANC’s partners have taken his voice.

The Israel foreign ministry has recalled its ambassadors over the latest trio of countries to recognise a Palestinian state.

The discharge of a firearm near a Jewish school has left the community very concerned. People anxiously await answers from the police.

EFF says the World Court ruling gives them hope that Israel’s occupation of Palestine will be a thing of the past

15 of the 17 World Court judges voted in favour of South Africa’s request of provisional measures to prevent genpcide in Gaza.

Model Shashi Naidoo – who once called Gaza a s**thole, and is now banned from visiting Israel – has been trolled for her stance.

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters marched in London on Saturday as part of a “global day of action” to oppose Israel’s campaign in Gaza.

Israel said it was not seeking to destroy the Palestinian people, as it hit back at what it called a “profoundly distorted” genocide case.

Cricket South Africa has announced that SA U19 skipper David Teeger has been relieved of his captaincy duties for the upcoming Cricket World Cup.

The Kiffness is questioning why South Africa have chosen to fight Israel’s genocide amid a high murder rate back home…

Israel released a statement accusing South Africa of “functioning as the legal arm of Hamas and labelled the South African lawyers as Hamas representatives in court”.

A statue of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu wearing a Palestinian scarf will be put up in Cape Town from Friday.

In the lead-up to the historic International Court of Justice public hearings, here’s a comprehensive list of all the countries backing South Africa’s claims of genocide against Israel.

South Africa will have two hours to lead their case in World Court today. The case can be streamed via DIRCO’s Ubuntu Radio from 11:00.

Israel has rubbished claims of genocide and says South Africa’s case at the World Court tomorrow is ‘baseless’.

The government warns against losing South African citizenship against naturalised citizens considering joining the Israeli Defence Force.

The South African government cautioned its citizens against participating in the conflict in Gaza by joining the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF)

South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza could face prosecution at home, the government warned on Monday.

According to a press release, the GOOD political party is standing ready to oppose Cape Town’s new ‘Anti-Palestine’ by-law.

The war in the Middle East has uncovered strong divisions in South Africa as far as choosing sides is concerned.

Pro-Israel comments made by SA U19 captain David Teeger will be the subject of an independent inquiry appointed by the Cricket South Africa board.

The eagerly anticipated four-day truce between Israel and Hamas, along with the release of hostages, has hit an unexpected roadblock.

The BRICS group of nations has issued a resounding call for an urgent and lasting humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip.

The negotiations aimed at freeing hostages following Hamas’s October 7 attacks on Israel have surged to their “closest point” to a deal.

Cape Town Mayor Hill-Lewis condemns Sunday’s clashes at Sea Point during a pro-Israel event disrupted by pro-Palestinian supporters

Christian pro-Israel supporters had their prayer session cancelled at Sea Point after Pro-Palestine supporters clashed with police.

In a show of solidarity, many have joined in the march in Cape Town in solidarity of a ‘Free Palestine’ following conflict with Israel.

In a pivotal move signaling solidarity with the Palestinian cause, SA’s government announced the recall of all its diplomats from Israel.

EFF leader Julius Malema has accused Cyril Ramaphosa of being backed by Jewish funders, hence his alleged reluctance to call out Israel

EFF leader Malema has said the fight for freedom in Palestine is not about religion but about human rights

The SA Government has called for peace and ceasefire during the Israel-Palestine conflict during a press release.

Fashion faux pas or bad timing? Tweeps are calling out Joburg mayor Thapelo Amad for a Palestine scarf he wore on his first day…

Kabelo Masalesa, the gifted young player who drowned in a swimming pool in Palestine was repatriated and laid to rest in Limpopo

Kabelo Masalesa, the young talented player who drowned in Palestine was accompanied by dignitaries as his body was being repatriated to SA

A rare album featuring Palestinian artist Riad Awwad has resurfaced, found amid a collection of 12 000 old cassette tapes in the West Bank.

A 26-year-old South African male lost his life in tragic circumstances, after he was gunned down by a Hamas terrorist in Jerusalem, Israel.

Palestinian civil rights organisations amplified their demands for Miss South Africa 2021 to boycott the Miss Universe pageant in Israel.

Miss Universe Iraq 2017 says that Mandla Mandela has no place ‘as a man’ to stop South Africa from competing at the Miss Universe pageant in Israel.

‘Oslo’ tells the story of the back-channel talks that led to the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organisation.

ANC Secretary General Jesse Duarte will lead an ANC contingent to the Israeli Embassy in Pretoria on Tuesday in support of Palestine.

On Friday, 21 May, dockworkers affiliated with SATAWU will boycott an Israeli ship while local Palestinian Solidarity Organisations protest in solidarity.

Strong words from Cyril Ramaphosa here: The South African president has openly suggested that Israel is acting in an ‘apartheid-type manner’.

The Israeli army said it fired artillery at Lebanon after six rockets were launched towards northern Israel from the neighbouring country on Monday night.

The Economic Freedom Fighters on Monday 17 May 2021 called on the international community to “impose boycotts on the apartheid state Israel”.

Ramaphosa said we cannot help but be moved and angered at the pain and humiliation being inflicted on people in Palestine.

The ongoing situation between Israel and Palestine is the biggest talking point in the world right now – but not for students at Redhill School.

The bombing of the 11-storey Al-Jalaa building in Gaza, is another move by Israel, as it continues its attack on Palestine

After years of relative calm, how did Israel and Palestine again arrive at a point of no return, where bodies pile up with no hope in sight?

Whew… Trevor Noah has stuck his head above the parapet to give his honest take on the escalating crisis between Israel and Palestine.

‘We urge Israel and Palestine to return to the negotiation table to ease conflict and map out a peaceful and sustainable future.’

As running battles between Israeli forces and Palestinian citizens continue on Monday, the situation could have some serious repercussions in South Africa

Critics say as the ‘occupying power,’ Israel can’t cherry-pick its obligations while ‘undermining every facet of Palestinian self-rule’ — especially during a pandemic.

DIRCO Minister Naledi Pandor told
a virtual UN session that there are currently 17 territories whose people have not yet attained a full measure of self-government across the globe.

Morocco has occupied much of the resource-rich territory since 1975 in defiance of the United Nations and the international community.

UNICEF, the UN’s agency for children, also condemned the killing of Abu Aalya.

The harrowing report gives an account of the trauma both families and soldiers suffer as they describe midnight raids in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Amnesty International USA said advocates of boycotts should be allowed to express their views freely without harassment, threats of prosecution or criminalization.

Once the face of the Oslo Accords, the ultimately failed attempt to forge a permanent peace deal with Israel and establish an independent Palestinian state, Erekat held the title of chief Palestinian negotiator since the early 90s, when he became involved in the early rounds of talks.

The EU said the devastating impact is particularly harsh on children, women, and families, and is in “clear violation of international law and basic human rights.”

“The common measuring stick used by the UN to evaluate how people live is human dignity, and Gaza has been without human dignity for years now,” says the UN’s special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories.

Internationalism has a long tradition in the British trade union movement. In the ’60s, trade unionists were amongst the first to respond to the ANC’s call for a boycott of apartheid South Africa.

“Transforming Israel from an ethno-religious, ‘apartheid state’ into a genuinely democratic entity should be the objective of every single person who believes in liberal democracy.”

Dozens of Palestinians were recently displaced because Israeli authorities destroyed their homes, even as Covid-19 cases increased by a third, the UN says.

The ANC has called on the Speaker of Parliament to hold high-level talks with Mogoeng following his comments

Donald Trump thinks he’s got the blueprint to mend relations between Israel and Palestine with his peace plan. But DIRCO seems to disagree.

This was the second time that Kamil Suleiman had attempted to gain the Guinness record.

The South African government has announced its renewed commitment to a just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine.

Jibril Rajoub vowed to fight and appeal against the ban which he believes is ‘unjust’, ‘political’ and an ‘Israeli decision’.

Not everyone in Israel is a fan of African people. In fact, some government officials are unbelievably racist.

Naidoo says the Israel government claimed she was coming to do “harm”.

A very special welcome after Israel denied her entry.

She had arrived for her educational trip but the Israeli government had other ideas.

What do you really know about the woman facing so much backlash?

She has vowed to educate herself after her comments.

Two of Naidoo’s sponsors have ended their contracts with her.

Be careful who you show your support for.

Peace anytime soon? Not likely.

The US has declined to link the violence with the new American embassy in Jerusalem.

The ANC is not happy.

South Africans are making their voices heard.

Death toll has risen to 59.

Pro-Palestinian groups are drawing a line in the sand.

SA Government has taken a strong stance against the killing of 52 Palestinians by Israeli armed forces.

Deadliest day in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since the 2014.

The United States moves its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem next week in defiance of the Palestinians and most of the world, likely further heightening tensions at a time of tumult in the region.

The South African musician continues to be in hot water over his performance in Israel and response to public outcry.

The South African superstar has cheesed off a number of supporters here.

With 2018’s Israeli Apartheid Week South Africa looking to raise more awareness, we asked what the week is all about and why it’s so big in SA.

They are one of 20 organisations worldwide to receive a complete banning from Israel

Capetonians carried out a Palestine march on Wednesday. The march also went after Donald Trump for his recent interactions with Israel.

Juju vented his anger at the #BlackMonday protesters

The #FreePalestine demonstration has attracted a large number of red berets

The pain of paperwork can put you right off your holiday or business trip. But your SA passport is more handy than you might think at getting you through the world’s immigration desks.

The Apartheid state of Israel, oppressive Israel, human rights violations by Israel. Maybe it’s time to stop protesting as a fashion statement, but rather look at what you’re protesting for/against.

Tens of thousands of protestors took to the streets of Cape Town and other South African cities over the weekend to protest against the ongoing clashes in the Middle East, but with local vigilante groups getting involved in the divisive issue, the conflict may be too close to home for many