By Johnathan Paoli
The South African government has strongly condemned the killing of 143 Palestinians by the Israel Defence Force (IDF) this week, as Palestinians marked the 77th anniversary of Nakba Day, a day of mourning for the mass displacement of Palestinians in 1948.
In a statement released by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa described the killings as a massacre and condemned the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
“The complete blockade of aid into Gaza and the targeting of civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, are in direct contravention of international humanitarian norms. These actions reflect a systematic strategy to displace Palestinians by rendering the Gaza Strip uninhabitable,” the statement read.
The government decried the destruction of hospitals and clinics, and the denial of essential aid, stating that Israel’s actions amounted to grave violations of international law.
The outcry comes amid global shock following reports that 45 children
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