Johnathan Paoli
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola is expected to lead South Africa’s delegation to the peace palace in The Hague on Thursday, where SA has lodged its dispute with Israel over its attacks on Gaza.
Lamola is expected to be joined by several senior government officials as the country applies to the court to consider whether Israel has been committing genocide in the Palestinian territory, where over 22, 000 people, mostly innocent civilians, have been killed.
The west has lashed out at the country’s decision, with the United States describing the case as meritless and baseless, and the United Kingdom saying the accusations of genocide could be seen as inflammatory.
Justice Department spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said that Lamola was determined to see the end of the genocide that is currently taking place in the region.
“We are encouraged by leaders of the world who have not blunted their consciousness and
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