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UN court doesn’t call for ceasefire, demands release of all hostages

The court is ‘acutely aware’ of human tragedy unfolding in the Gaza strip but has not called for a ceasefire

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President of the International Court of Justice Joan Donoghue confers with colleagues in The Hague earlier this month (Photo: Getty Images)

Judges enter the courtroom prior to the verdict in the case against Japanese whaling at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands, on March 31, 2014. The UN's top International Court of Justice will rule today whether Japan has the right to hunt whales in the Antarctic, in an emotive case activists say is make-or-break for the giant mammal's future. AFP PHOTO / ANP / MARTIJN BEEKMAN ***Netherlands out*** (Photo credit should read Martijn Beekman/AFP via Getty Images)

How to dismantle South Africa’s ‘genocide’ case against Israel

By Daniel Ben-David

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It's not cricket: David Teeger was stripped of his captaincy after he backed the IDF

South Africa strips Jewish cricketer of captaincy over fears of anti-Israel backlash

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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 12: U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) speaks to reporters before a Senate luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on December 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. Fetterman spoke on military aid to Ukraine. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

US Senator tells South Africa to ‘sit this one out’ after Israel genocide accusation

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South Africa’s Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola, speaks ahead of the genocide hearings against Israel (Credit: Social media)

South African delegate to Hague says Jews go to ‘church’, prompting ridicule

By Daniel Ben-David

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President Joan Donoghue (C), and other judges in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) take their seats prior to the hearing on the genocide case against Israel, brought by South Africa, in The Hague on January 11, 2024. (Photo by REMKO DE WAAL/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

ICJ kicks off hearings in ‘genocide’ case against Israel

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Former Chief Justice of Supreme Court Aharon Barak attends the conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon" at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, December 8, 2019. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) ??????? ??? ???? ????? ???

Netanyahu taps former opponent Aharon Barak to represent Israel in ICJ genocide case

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South Africa threatens to prosecute Jewish citizens fighting for IDF

The government said it was "gravely concerned" that some of its nationals have joined the Israeli military

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December 19, 2023 11:23

South African President and president of the African National Congress (ANC) Cyril Ramaphosa wears a Keffiyeh as he attends a joint press conference with UUCSA and the South African Friends of Palestine at Chief Albert Luthuli House in Johannesburg on December 18, 2023. (Photo by Roberta Ciuccio / AFP)

Young Jewish cricket star suspended for supporting IDF

Captain of South Africa’s under-19 team is targeted after pro-Israel speech at Jewish awards ceremony

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December 12, 2023 15:14

Young Jewish cricket star suspended for supporting IDF

Guarded optimism of the Jewish judges who helped to build a new South Africa

Albie Sachs was one of several Jewish lawyers who have made their mark in the battle against apartheid

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August 9, 2023 17:03

Guarded optimism of the Jewish judges who helped to build a new South Africa

South African politician calls for Jewish school to be 'de-registered' for supporting Israel

Over 20% of the school's students make aliyah

By Rolene Marks

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June 27, 2023 13:47

South African politician calls for Jewish school to be 'de-registered' for supporting Israel

Artist who raged against apartheid through his work finally wins recognition with a retrospective London show

Royal Academy exhibits astonishing multi-media creations of William Kentridge, whose art was overlooked for years owing to his opposition to South African regime

By Anthea Gerrie

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October 13, 2022 13:32

William Kentridge

Grammy-winning South African DJ performs in Israel, defying BDS

An award-winning South African DJ has performed for in Israel his fourth time

By Georgia L Gilholy

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September 6, 2022 10:56

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Black Coffee performs onstage at the Sahara Tent during 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival weekend 1 day 1 on April 15, 2022 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella)

Paul Cainer

50 years ago, I fought apartheid. Now I'm horrified to see the term bandied around about Israel

I faced the reality of apartheid, and paid a heavy price

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July 4, 2022 12:59

50 years ago, I fought apartheid. Now I'm horrified to see the term bandied around about Israel

Jewish newspaper expelled from industry body for calling BDS cartoon antisemitic

The South African Jewish Report refused to apologise after press body ruled against it

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June 6, 2022 15:18

Jewish newspaper expelled from industry body for calling BDS cartoon antisemitic

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