News24 | SA won't be blackmailed by antisemitism allegations in quest to end Israel impunity, says Lamola

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Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa's genocide case against Israel is focused on the country's actions in Gaza.

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa's genocide case against Israel is focused on the country's actions in Gaza.

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South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) – which accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 13 other leaders of inciting deadly violence against Palestinians – is aimed at ending the country's institutionalised impunity, say senior South African government officials.

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola told News24 on Wednesday the Israeli government's claims that South Africa's application was driven by antisemitism was a form of blackmail aimed at ensuring the continuation of Israel's impunity.

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