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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 […]

‘Justice for Halima’ – Zionist Kills South African Woman for Palestine Support
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A man claiming to be a former Zionist has stabbed a woman to death and wounded her husband and son in Durban, South Africa, allegedly for their pro-Palestine views. Halima […]

‘Special Interest’ – Palestine Seeks to Join South Africa in ICJ Genocide Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestine submitted an application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday, seeking to intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel. The application for intervention follows Palestine’s formal […]

‘Catastrophic Situation’ – Chile Joins South Africa in Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Boric highlighted the “catastrophic humanitarian situation” in Gaza and urged the international community to respond decisively. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced on Saturday that his country will join South Africa […]

‘Groundbreaking’ – South Africa Welcomes ICJ Ruling on Rafah, Other Reactions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa has welcomed what it calls a “groundbreaking” ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in the southern Gazan city […]

International Court of Justice Orders Immediate Halt of Israel’s Operation in Rafah – BREAKING
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. In its ruling, the world court said […]

‘It Came as a Great Surprise’ – Israel Begins Defense at ICJ Following Urgent Appeal
The Israeli delegation on Friday started defending in the two-day hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) upon the request of South Africa’s urgent appeal. The second day of the new hearing in The […]

Gaza Genocide: Not A Time For Moral Cowardice
By Iqbal Jassat Nzimande’s sharp criticism singled out powerful western nations for providing Israel with financial, military and diplomatic backing. In a refreshing article, Blade Nzimande, South Africa’s minister of higher education, science and technology, […]

Roadmap to Solidarity – Johannesburg Declaration Vows to Dismantle Israel’s Settler-Colonialism
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle The delegates vowed, “to ensure Israel and those complicit in its genocide are held accountable (and) to support the struggle for the liberation of the Palestinian people.” […]

This is Palestine’s Anti-apartheid Moment – Linda Sarsour (VIDEO)
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle “I do feel that Palestine is having our South African anti-apartheid moment.” Palestinian-American political activist Linda Sarsour has said that the rhetorical shifts from the US administration […]

‘Changed Circumstances’ – South Africa Asks ICJ to Order Israel’s Withdrawal from Rafah
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli army on Tuesday stormed and occupied the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt, closing Palestinians’ only gateway to the world. South Africa filed an “urgent request” […]

‘End Israeli Apartheid’ – Naledi Pandor Urges Progressive Forces to Push for Palestinians’ Rights
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Progressive forces need to push for the inalienable right of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, which has been systematically denied since the British mandate.” South Africa’s Minister of International […]

LIVE BLOG – Palestine Chronicle at the Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine
The Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine is taking place in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa from May 10 – 12, 2024 The conference aims “to set the basis for the mobilisation of a Global Anti-Apartheid Movement […]

‘Cannot Be Justified’ – South Africa Says Forced Displacement of Rafah Residents Unlawful
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa said the international community cannot ignore the grave violations of international law by the State of Israel. The South African government has said it is “deeply disturbed” about […]

‘Israelis Don’t Want to Fly to South Africa’ – Final El Al Flight Takes Off from Johannesburg
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “They are cancelling flights and planes are pretty empty… We understand it’s the situation because it was different before.” The last direct flight between Johannesburg and Tel Aviv has taken […]

‘Gaza Situation Warrants ICJ Order’ – South Africa Welcomes UN Court Ruling
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The impact of the International Court of Justice’s order is significant. The changing circumstances in Gaza warrant the implementation of new strategies.” South Africa has welcomed the order of additional […]

South Africa’s Request Accepted – ICJ Indicates Additional Measures in Genocide Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The ICJ unanimously ordered Israel to take “all necessary and effective measures to ensure ‘unhindered provision’ of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance.” The International Court of Justice (ICJ) […]

‘Ensure There is Compliance’ – South Africa Urges Implementation of Ceasefire Resolution
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “It is now the responsibility of the United Nations Security Council to ensure that there is compliance with the resolution, which is binding on the parties.” South Africa has welcomed […]

South Africa – Why is Naledi Pandor under Attack by Jewish Board?
By Iqbal Jassat Whatever the case, Karen Milner’s broadside against Minister Naledi Pandor, has all the elements of anger and despair. The next time I’m asked to comment on the ferocious attacks by pro-Israel supporters […]

‘Morally Repugnant’ – Israel Cries Foul of South Africa’s Urgent Request to ICJ
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Much like South Africa’s Application that instituted the present proceedings, they are wholly unfounded in fact and law, morally repugnant, and represent an abuse both of the Genocide Convention and […]

‘We’re Going to Arrest You’ – South Africa Warns Citizens Serving in Israeli Army
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Her remarks follow an initial warning issued in December by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) that citizens who “have joined or (are) considering joining” the Israeli army […]

‘Extreme Urgency’ – South Africa Files Urgent Request to ICJ over Gaza Starvation
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa says the urgent application has been necessitated by widespread starvation in the Gaza Strip, which has claimed the lives of at least 15 children. South Africa has once […]

‘Worst Version’ of South African Apartheid – Vusi Madonsela on Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Vusi Madonsela, South Africa’s ambassador to The Netherlands, has reportedly said that “the worst version of what we experienced under the apartheid system” is being witnessed in occupied Palestine. South […]

Palestinians are ‘Flesh and Blood’ – South African Ambassador Tells ICJ Hearing (VIDEO)
Vusi Madonsela told the court during the public hearings that “these are not mere statistics Mr. President, they are flesh and blood of the Palestinian people.” Israeli ‘defiance’ has already “led to the killing of […]

ICJ Responds to South Africa’s Request regarding Rafah – What It Means
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The International Court of Justice said on Friday that it is aware of the “perilous” situation in the city of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, though it has not […]

‘Improper’- Israel Urges ICJ to Reject South Africa’s Urgent Rafah Request
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel describes the urgent application by South Africa to the World Court to consider extending its provisional orders against Tel Aviv – regarding its plans for a ground invasion of […]

‘World is Allowing Israel to Ignore ICJ Rulings’ – Naledi Pandor (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Minister Naledi Pandor says South Africa is “horrified” at what is happening in Rafah, and questions why no measures are being taken to put a peacekeeping force in place in […]