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Hasbara Trip by SA MPs Backfires, Boosts Campaign to Isolate Israel’s Apartheid Regime
By Iqbal Jassat Now that the freebie propaganda mission has been exposed, it provides fresh opportunities for civil societies as well as the SA government to honour Tutu’s legacy by intensifying the boycott of the […]

‘No Regrets’ – SA Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool Defiant after Expulsion from US
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle Rasool, who served as US ambassador previously, from 2010 to 2015, said it was clear that “we must rebuild and we must reset the relationship” with the […]

Goldstein’s Zionist Agenda: Endorsing Trump’s Order on South Africa
By Iqbal Jassat Rabbi Goldstein’s recent visit to Israel and his praise for Trump’s executive order on South Africa highlight his controversial alignment with Afrikaner grievances amid ongoing land reform debates. From the number of […]

‘No Chance’ – South Africa Remains Firm on ICJ Case despite Trump’s Actions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa refuses to withdraw its ICJ genocide case against Israel despite US threats to cut aid. South Africa’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ronald Lamola, has said there was “no […]

The Hague Group Rises: Will South Africa’s NPA Answer the Call for Justice?
By Iqbal Jassat The Hague Group signals a turning point in the Global South’s push for accountability—will South Africa’s NPA rise to the challenge? In welcoming the latest initiative by a group of nine countries […]

The Hague Group: A New Alliance to Enforce Intl Law against Israel
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle The group aims to address the global supply chains enabling injustice, such as the production and shipment of advanced weaponry used against Palestinians. Nine countries have announced […]

South Africa Stands Firm: Ramaphosa Urges End to Genocide in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff President Ramaphosa reaffirms South Africa’s solidarity with Palestine and calls for justice at the ICJ. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza […]

Ireland to Join ICJ Case against Israel – Seeks Broader Definition of Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “By legally intervening in South Africa’s case, Ireland will be asking the ICJ to broaden its interpretation of what constitutes the commission of genocide by a State.” Ireland has announced […]

‘Barbaric War’ – South Africa Demands End to Israel’s War on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We cannot turn a blind eye to this injustice. Israel must be held accountable for its crimes against the people of Gaza.” South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said Israel’s […]

‘Not Antisemitism’ to Address Israel’s Human Rights Violations – Lamola
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle “It is now a program of ethnic cleansing, of collective punishment, of targeting Palestinians as a people.” South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, has said […]

UN Day of Solidarity – South Africa Urges Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The question of Palestine remains unresolved after 75 years. The Palestinian question remains at the core of tensions in the Middle East.” The South African government has reiterated its appeal […]

Criminalizing Resistance – Tactics to Dehumanize Hamas are Doomed to Fail
By Iqbal Jassat Pro-Apartheid Israel lobbies ranging from the SA Zionist Federation to the SA Jewish Board, have hysterically been profiling Hamas as a “terror” group. A tactic doomed to fail. Eleven years after the Palestinian […]

‘Special Intent to Commit Genocide’ – South Africa Files Memorial in ICJ Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The evidence is detailed in over 750 pages of text, supported by exhibits and annexes of over 4,000 pages. South Africa has filed its memorial to the International Court of […]

New Forensic Evidence – South Africa to File Detailed Dossier in Genocide Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On December 29, the South African government brought the case against Israel before the ICJ, accusing it of “genocidal acts” in its military campaign in Gaza. South Africa is set […]

‘Failing in Mandate to Maintain Global Peace and Security’ – South African President Slams UN
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “It does not represent the interests of the global community, and therefore does not have the means to give effect to the global desire for peace.” South African President Cyril […]

Visa Denied – Mandela’s Grandson Prevented from Visiting UK for Palestine Events
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “So far, despite high level approaches from senior ANC figures, the British embassy has not relented or issued a visa. As a result, he was unable to catch his plane.” […]

‘World Cannot Afford’ Regional War in Middle East – Cyril Ramaphosa
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Just as the countries of the world need to work together to ensure that this conflict is not allowed to spread, the international community must be seized with efforts to […]

‘Unfinished Business’ – Protesters Demand South Africa Sanctions Israel
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle “As long as children are being murdered by the apartheid regime in Israel, we have unfinished business.” The South African government is being called upon to boycott, […]

Palestinians Subjected to ‘More than Half a Century of Apartheid’ – Cyril Ramaphosa Tells UNGA
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle “We South Africans know what apartheid looks like…We will not remain silent and watch as apartheid is perpetrated against others.” South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has told […]

Venue Denied – Campaign Against ‘Genocide Washing’ Conference in South Africa Deemed ‘a Big Win’
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle “Under the guise of a ‘dialogue’, the goal of the event is to pave over the suffering of Palestinians by weaving new narratives about ‘the conflict’.” Critics […]

‘Collective Conscience’ – South Africa’s Justice Minister Calls for Global Solidarity with Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We will continue to do so, despite threats that come from across the globe, because we believe we are standing on principles.” South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation […]

Declaration of Intervention – Chile Requests to Join South Africa’s Genocide Case against Israel at ICJ
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa and Israel have been invited by the ICJ to submit written observations in response to Chile’s declaration. Chile has officially filed a declaration of intervention in the case […]

‘Genocide Washing’ – Upcoming ‘Liberal Zionist’ Conference in South Africa Slammed
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle “It is without a doubt not just genocide washing, it is not just Israeli apologists, it is spitting on the struggle of Palestinian people, on real progressive […]

‘Facts and Evidence’ – South Africa Says ICJ Genocide Case against Israel Will Continue
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa filed a case against Israel in late December arguing that it had violated its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention. South Africa is to press ahead with its […]

Israel Lobbying US Congress to Pressure South Africa to Drop ICJ Genocide Case – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We are asking you to immediately work with lawmakers on the federal and state level, with governors and Jewish organizations to put pressure on South Africa to change its policy […]

Genocide and Gruesome Violence – Call to ‘Recalibrate SA Foreign Policy on Apartheid Israel Smacks of Opportunism
By Iqbal Jassat Unlike the past, Israel’s gruesome violence and defiance of international laws, are vividly displayed on television screens throughout the world. Aiding and abetting Israel’s Illegal occupation of Palestinian Territories has been outlawed […]

ICJ Judgement Is Clear: Aiding and Abetting Israel’s Illegal Occupation is a Crime
By Iqbal Jassat The diehard supporters of settler colonialism even resort to insulting the integrity of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a “partisan institution”. Once again and on cue, South Africa’s shameless pro-Apartheid […]

‘Our History of Solidarity’ – South Africa to Continue Advocating for Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Lamola, who previously served as the minister of justice and correctional services, highlighted that South Africa consistently raises the issue of Palestinian suffering through various multilateral platforms. South Africa’s newly […]

Zionist Semantics in South Africa: Democratic Alliance Leopard Will Not Change Its Spots on Palestine
By Iqbal Jassat Has Helen Zille emerged as a leading agitator to reverse South Africa’s groundbreaking efforts in solidarity with Palestine’s freedom struggle against Zionism’s illegal settler colonial regime? Her demands on the African National […]

‘Stopping the Atrocities’ – Cuba Joins South Africa in ICJ Genocide Case against Israel
Cuba emphasized that Israel, with US complicity, has consistently ignored its obligations as an occupying power under the Geneva Convention. Cuba announced on Friday that it will support South Africa’s case against Israel at the […]