Hamas & South Africa

Hamas: Hamas is the primary target of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to 'finish the job' against. Hamas responded to Benjamin Netanyahu's speech by accusing him of making false justifications to continue the war.

South Africa: South Africa has alleged that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, an accusation that the United Nations' highest court is currently weighing.

Hamas: Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a 'provocation designed to divert attention from Hamas's refusal to disarm'.

South Africa: South Africa, along with 10 other countries, condemned the Israeli assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Hamas: Hamas praised Turkey's action of issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials.

South Africa: South Africa initiated a case against Israel at the International — International Criminal Court, which Turkey later joined, regarding accusations of genocide.

Hamas: Hamas is accused by Israel and the United States of diverting aid, which Hamas denies. Israel also claims Hamas benefits from fueling the perception of a humanitarian crisis.

South Africa: South Africa faced accusations from Donald Trump regarding anti-white policies, land expropriation, and an 'anti-American' foreign policy, leading to a cut in US assistance and a strained bilateral relationship. Its affirmative action laws and legal actions against Israel at the International — International Criminal Court were also criticized.

South Africa: South Africa initiated a genocide case against Israel before the United Nations' highest judicial body, which some Latin American countries joined.