INSIDE POLITICS REPORTER
South Africa on Saturday welcomed new momentum toward a Gaza peace agreement, calling on Israel to take “reciprocal measures” after Hamas’s pledge to release Israeli hostages, and stressing that a durable peace must rest on justice, human rights and Palestinian self-determination.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said in a statement that it had “taken note of the recent developments, intended to achieve a ceasefire and peace for Gaza and the region”, which it described as having “the potential to alleviate profound human suffering and build much-needed confidence”.
“We welcome the decision by Hamas to release all Israeli hostages and its stated
readiness for further engagement. This decision must be met with reciprocal action by
the State of Israel.
“Such reciprocal measures will be a confidence building measure
for de-escalation and the restoration of trust. They represent a critical opportunity to
uphold universal human dignity
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