Naledi Pandor’s Call for Israeli Goods Boycott Amid Hamas Crisis Leaves Mzansi Divided
- South Africa's international relations minister, Naledi Pandor, spoke out about the Israel-Hamas conflict
- Naledi Pandor shared her thoughts, and she made it clear that her support lies with Palestinians
- During a speech at the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, Naledi Pandora explained her stance on the Israeli-Palestinian war
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JOHANNESBURG- Naledi Pandor is using her position as the minister of international relations to speak up for Palestine.
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The South African official gave a speech at Johannesburg's Constitutional Hill and took the opportunity to support Palestine. Mzansi viewers shared their thoughts on the Palestinian group Hamas' biggest attack on Israel.
Naledi Pandor stands with Palestine
Hamas attacked Israel in the name of Palestine. Israel announced military operations in Palestine in response to Hamas' actions.
SABC News reported that Naledi Pandor spoke at a conference by NUMSA and said that Israel should be boycotted due to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
She also emphasised the African Union's invitation to Israel so that they can be observers at the African Union should be rescinded. Naledi urged the 54 countries in African to support her cries for Palestine.
South Africans share divided reactions over Naledi Pandor's call
Some online users agreed that South Africa should stop buying products from Israel. Others wondered why, and the Naledi Pandor had a different opinion after staying neutral in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Zk Emmanuel Zk wrote:
"What should we do about Hamas that killed hundreds of innocent civilians in Israel?"
Thomas Mgoba argued:
"Impose Sanctions on Israel, issue a warrant of arrest for Netanyahu, isolate Israel for targeting civilians, killing children."
Dumakazi Bathandwa Mophankomo agreed:
"This is the right thing.to those racists."
Maroga Tj disagreed:
"But we didn't boycott anything from Russia when they were bombing Ukraine mxm double standards."
Alex Mbande commented:
"Don't worry,it's just a military exercise,just as the Russians are doing in Ukraine."
Dumi Sangweni said:
"Good. We don't need Israel."
Cyril Ramaphosa backs Palestine
Israel has often been described as an apartheid state, and many South African officials have supported Palestine. South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, took to social media to show his support.
SAJBD calls out SA government for being mum about 2 victims killed by Hamas
Briefly News previously reported that Two South Africans who tragically lost their lives in the recent Hamas attack in Israel have been identified.
According to TimesLIVE, Marcelle Talia, a 65-year-old woman, was in Israel to visit her daughter, who had just given birth.
Wendy Kahn, the national director of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD), explained that Talia had come to be with her daughter during this special time.
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