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Minister Ronald Lamola: First G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting
South African Government
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February 24, 2025
Your Excellences, Fellow Foreign Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, South Africa expresses deep appreciation to all participants for a productive First Foreign Ministers’ Meeting under our G20 Presidency. We extend gratitude to the members of the...
Lieberman Accuses Netanyahu of Exploiting Gaza Conflict
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has publicly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleging that he is deliberately seeking to extend the ongoing war in Gaza for political advantage. Lieberman, who heads the...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: 32nd Commemoration of Chris Hani
South African Government
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April 11, 2025
Programme Directors, Deputy Minister Peace Mabe and MEC Sibulele Ngongo; Mrs Limpho Hani, daughter Lindiwe and family; The Premier of the Eastern Cape, Honourable Oscar Mabuyane; Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton Mckenzie; Executive Mayor of...
Israeli Artists, Soldiers, Urge Government for Hostage Release
MENAFN
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Roughly 1,700 individuals from Israel's artistic and cultural community have endorsed urgent appeals, pressing the authorities to give precedence to the liberation of Israeli captives located within the Palestinian territory, as stated in...
Israeli Forces Storm Jenin Government Hospital, Detain Youth, Staff
MENAFN
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Israeli military personnel executed a raid at the Jenin Government Hospital, detaining a Palestinian youth from the emergency room, according to eyewitness accounts. Witnesses also reported that several hospital staff members...
Israeli military leader warns troop shortages undermine Gaza operations
MENAFN
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April 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel's chief military officer has expressed concerns that insufficient troop levels are obstructing the army's capacity to achieve its goals in the Gaza Strip. “Military-only strategies cannot fulfill all national objectives in Gaza,...
Israel Expands Military Buffer Zones Amid Continued Gaza Attacks
MENAFN
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April 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a warning on Sunday, stating that Gaza would face increased restriction and further seclusion as Israel’s military campaign continues in the coastal territory. In a statement on X, Katz...
Five Israeli soldiers commit suicide in two weeks
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five Israeli soldiers, including both conscripts and reservists recently discharged from combat zones, have died by suicide in the past two weeks, according to reports. These incidents add to a growing mental health crisis within...
France Hints at Possible Recognition of Palestinian State
MENAFN
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) French Leader Emmanuel Macron announced that France might formally recognize Palestine as a sovereign state "in June" during an international summit co-chaired with Saudi Arabia. This announcement was made public in an interview broadcast...
Israeli army gets accused of executing 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza
MENAFN
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli army has been accused of executing 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza, burying their bodies in a mass grave, and falsely labeling them as “terrorists.” This tragic event, part of an ongoing series of war crimes, has shocked even...
765 of illegal Israeli settlers raid Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, prompting Palestinian outcry
MENAFN
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, local authorities reported that hundreds of illegal Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied East Jerusalem to celebrate the second day of the Jewish Passover holiday. The Islamic Endowments Department in...
Israeli airstrikes claim lives of over 15 Palestinians in Gaza, medics report
MENAFN
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April 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 15 Palestinians lost their lives during a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, as reported by medical officials. This latest wave of casualties occurs amid Israel's ongoing military operations in the...
EU commissioner warns of devastating unlivable condition in Gaza
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union’s Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, issued a stark warning about the deteriorating conditions in Gaza, describing the situation as "catastrophic" and far beyond anything...
ICJ Holds Hearings Regarding Israel's Obligations in Occupied Palestine
MENAFN
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Representatives from 40 countries along with four global organizations have expressed their intention to participate in public hearings regarding Israel's duties in the occupied Palestinian territories, which are set to take place at the...
ICJ hearings on Israel's Palestinian obligations attract 40 States
MENAFN
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Wednesday that representatives from 40 states and four international organizations intend to participate in upcoming public hearings concerning Israel's obligations in the occupied...
Israel Imprisons Hamas, Hezbollah Members in Harsh Conditions
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli national broadcaster, disclosed on Monday fresh insights into a clandestine subterranean section within Ayalon Prison, referred to as “Rakevet.” This hidden unit is where individuals affiliated with the Palestinian faction...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: State of the Nation Address 2025
South African Government
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February 7, 2025
Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and Judges President, Former President Thabo...
Israeli forces continue strikes in Gaza, killing four Palestinians
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday morning, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of four additional Palestinians. The attacks specifically targeted a residential home and two tents housing displaced individuals,...
Federal agents detain pro-Palestinian lawyer at Detroit Airport
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A lawyer advocating for a pro-Palestinian student protester was apprehended at Detroit Metro Airport in Michigan, sharing his experience to highlight what he perceives as intimidation tactics employed by the Trump administration against...
Pro-Palestinian activist's case: Judge sets 24-hours deadline for US evidence
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A US immigration judge has instructed the Trump administration to submit evidence just over 24 hours to justify the removal of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from the United States, as reported on Tuesday. Khalil, a legal...