South Africa is a nation at the southern end of Africa, with a population of around 62 million.
A former British colony, it is one of the most geopolitically significant countries in the region and possesses influence on the world stage as a member of the G20.
Home to a very diverse population, South Africa also has a sizeable Jewish community, thought to be the 12th largest in the world, said to number between 52,000 and 75,000 Jews.
Earlier this month Fidan announced the decision to join the case launched by South Africa as Ankara stepped up measures against Israel over its assault on Gaza.
Two anti-Israel conferences held in South Africa this past week featured formal-level hosting of Hamas members and distribution of Hamas propaganda.
According to the Chief Rabbi of South Africa Warren Goldstein, the Western world has abandoned Israel.
Egypt spoke up two days after South Africa turned to the ICJ and asked that it order Israel to stop its military operation in Rafah.
While some have insisted that South Africa’s decision is in keeping with its human rights-anchored foreign policy from the Mandela period, this is not true.
"[The court] did not decide, and this is something where I'm correcting something that's often said in the media. It did not decide that the claim of genocide was plausible," Joan Donoghue said.
South Africa’s Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein explains how Pesach provides a frame of reference for understanding Iran’s recent attack, October 7, and the new wave of antisemitism worldwide.
South African Jewish leaders met with President Ramaphosa to discuss rising antisemitism but were surprised when he accused Israel of genocide, later using the meeting to charge Israel.
What is happening in the geopolitical arena that affects global commerce, our ability to provide for our families, and the safety and security of our loved ones?
Premiership candidate Mehmet Vefa Dag took to multiple social media platforms to spread his antisemitic rhetoric-filled campaign messages.
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