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Israel Palestine Conflict 2023

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Supporters during the ANC KZN Palestinian Solidarity March on October 26, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. The group is standing in solidarity with the Palestinian resistance against Israeli and over the war in the Gaza Strip. South Africa has taken a resolute step forward to give leadership to the Global South and progressive forces in the West by opening a case of genocide against Tel Aviv at the International Court of Justice. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
ANALYSIS

South Africa gives leadership on the international stage

The state is standing up on principle knowing full well that there will be intense international and domestic pressure to fall into line

  • Nontobeko Hlela
7 min read
SHFAIEM, ISRAEL – OCTOBER 23: Family and friends of Nadav Goldstien and his daughter Yam Goldstien mourn at their funeral, after they were murdered and the rest of the family were kidnaped during Hamas’ attack on Kibbutz Kfar Aza. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)
HAMAS

War in the Middle East: When political leadership fails

Viewing the conflict in zero-sum terms is not an option

  • Christina Teichmann
4 min read