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South Africa, Chad recall diplomats from Israel
FirstpostSouth African government has indicated that they may take action against the Israeli ambassador to South Africa due to comments he made concerning South Africa’s position on the Israel-Hamas conflict South Africa’s government announced on Monday that it is recalling its ambassador and diplomatic mission from Israel as a response to the recent bombardment of the Gaza Strip. They have referred to these actions as a “genocide.” Additionally, the South African government has indicated that they may take action against the Israeli ambassador to South Africa due to comments he made concerning South Africa’s position on the Israel-Hamas conflict. She added the cabinet noted the “disparaging remarks of the Israeli ambassador to South Africa about those who are opposing the atrocities and genocide of the Israeli government” and that the department of international relations has been instructed to “take the necessary measures within the diplomatic channels and protocols to deal with conduct." Ntshavheni also expressed that the position of the Israeli ambassador in South Africa is “untenable.” Pro-Palestinian protesters have been staging demonstrations near the US Consulate in Johannesburg and Israeli embassies in Pretoria and Cape Town, urging the South African government to expel the Israeli ambassador.
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