Israel’s ‘victory’ has left Gaza City in ruins, but the 50-day war has strengthened Hamas’s influence.
Civilians in a time of war have the right to seek and enjoy asylum in other countries, but those in Gaza are imprisoned, with no exit available.
Over 2 000 people have been killed in Gaza, as donors are set to meet in Cairo to offer funds for the reconstruction of Gaza.
While the Jewish community seeks an apology, Cosatu’s Tony Ehrenreich maintains that his Facebook post does not incite harm or violence against Jews.
The SA team faces England in the World Schools Debating Championships after taking flack for its show of support for the Palestinian people.
Consider the myth of South Africa’s happy transition when hoping for a peace pact in Gaza.
Children older than six have now survived three wars; their sleep is filled with nightmares.
Analysts blame Israel for exporting fear and promoting an insular, right-wing community.
Shaun de Waal interviews leading Israeli historian Ilan Pappé, who is visiting South Africa.
Parents Circle – Families Forum is a Palestinian-Israeli organisation of more than 600 families who have lost loved ones during the conflict.
There is more than a passing similarity between the stories of conscientious objectors in Israel and the old South Africa.
The retired judge has declined to speak to the media about the conflict in Gaza after being ostracised over previous report findings about Israel.
Recent events show that international and humanitarian law are often no more than forms of convenient discourse for those at war.
Legal troubles could await those South Africans who feel compelled to serve in the Israeli army.
Even those Israelis who are secretly against the military assault on Gaza are cautious about voicing their opposition openly.
In the same way that social media can make world news out of small miracles, it can also transform a regional conflict into a world war.
The Jewish identity is being used to make it seem that the maintenance of Jewish culture is inconsistent with the demands of Palestinians as Muslims.
Israel has withdrawn its ground forces out of the Gaza Strip and began a 72-hour truce with Hamas mediated by Egypt.
Harping on about anti-Semitism is a distraction from the fact that the Israel crisis is, above all, about the occupation
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said military action would continue even after the army completes destroying cross-border tunnels.
A humanitarian truce in Gaza lay in tatters on Saturday amid a new wave of violence, which left 101 Palestinians dead and an Israeli soldier missing.
Israel is finding it harder to deny targeting Gaza infrastructure, but it still claims that tunnels and rockets are its primary focus.
Last week, veteran TV anchor of the United Kingdom’s Channel Four News, Jon Snow, visited the Gaza Strip. This is his account.
"Humanitarian" means to dig with your bare hands for the remains of loved ones, or a lifetime’s memories.
South Africa could, and should, play a bigger role in trying to resolve the crisis in the Middle East.
The security Cabinet has bolstered the state’s resources in order to expand its attacks on Gaza.