JOHANNESBURG: South Africa has summoned the Israeli envoy to Pretoria in connection with his recent conduct relating to the ongoing Israel-Palestine war.
Israeli envoy to South Africa Belotsercovsky is accused of making disparaging statements regarding those who speak out against strikes on Palestinians.
“Belotsercovsky is called upon to conduct himself as per the Vienna Conventions, which accord heads of diplomatic missions’ certain responsibilities and privileges, key amongst which is to recognize the sovereign and free decisions of the host country,” South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
South Africa told to the ambassador that it expressed grave concern over Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, which have killed more than 10,000 people including more than 4,300 children.
Officials of the Ministry of South Africa told Belotsercovsky that the government of South Africa wants the International Criminal Court to probe Israeli leaders for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the Gaza Strip.
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The officials reiterated South Africa’s stance, adding the Israeli-Palestinian war can only be solved by ending the occupation and beginning urgent dialogues towards a just and permanent peace for people in the region.
South Africa called for an immediate truce, the opening of humanitarian corridors, and the release of all hostages. Earlie, South Africa withdrew its diplomatic staff from Israel for consultation on Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip.
