By Simon Nare
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the United Nations for adopting a two-state solution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York this week, Ramaphosa said the resolution was long overdue as more and more countries come out to lambast the state of Israel for its military assault in Gaza.
“Consistent with the case that South Africa brought before the International Court of Justice, there is growing global consensus that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza,” said Ramaphosa.
“As Palestinians continue to face genocide and famine, we have a duty to act.”
The president further heaped praise on the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry which concluded that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza.
Ramaphosa said the two-state solution was reflective of the global call and determination of the majority plea that Palestinians deserved a peaceful state alongside Israel.
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