By Johnathan Paoli
South Africa has strongly condemned Israel’s refusal to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and the continuation of military operations in the West Bank, citing severe violations of international law.
International Relations and Cooperation Department
spokesperson Chrispin Phiri criticised Israel’s actions on Wednesday, describing them as a continuation of what the International Court of Justice has deemed a plausible genocide against the Palestinian people.
“South Africa strongly condemns the refusal of Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and its closure of border crossings at a time when the people of Gaza are experiencing immeasurable suffering and urgently need food, shelter and medical supplies,” Phiri said in a statement.
The blockade, which includes the closure of border crossings, has left thousands of Gazans without essential food, shelter, and medical supplies.
Phiri emphasised that this act amounted to the use of starvation as a weapon
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