Minister Ronald Lamola cautions that the international legal order established post-World War II is facing significant challenges, specifically highlighting Israel's continued attacks on Gaza as a critical test for global law. Image credit The Africa Report
(The Post News) – All global stakeholders committed to upholding international law and the UN Charter has been called to come together to defend the rule of law. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has warned that the system of international law established after the Second World War was under severe threat, citing Israel’s ongoing bombardment of Gaza.
Lamola briefs parliament on ICJ case and G20 Summit
He said this during on Wednesday the briefing where he was addressing the portfolio committee on South Africa’s Israel case at the International Court of Justice and giving an update on progress to host the G20 Summit in November. Lamola said the country will continue to protect the rights of all people in conflict areas, including their fundamental right to life.
Lamola Calls for Accountability in Gaza Conflict
“Should we stand back and remain silent when innocent civilians are killed or starved right before our eyes. A different question will be when impunity ends, who should ensure that there is no exceptionalism, and all of us are equal before the law. Should we accept a world where it is acceptable for over 60-thousand people that are being indiscriminately killed in our eyes and in real time, we can see it on various platforms, including social media, it is vividly clear to everyone across the globe,” he said.
According to South Africa, the Israeli attack in Doha, Qatar, is a violation of International Law and a breach of the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. This after Hamas members’ residence was targeted by the Israel Defence Force in Doha.
International Relations Minister’s spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, says South Africa was calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s genocidal war against the Palestinian people, to ensure that negotiations for peace can commence.
“The South African government unequivocally condemns the illegal and unprovoked attack carried out by the IDF in Doha, Qatar, which targeted a civilian building in a residential area.”
Brazil recently indicated its intention to support South Africa’s case, along with 14 other countries against Israel.
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