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South Africa Pushes for Intervention to Break Israel’s Gaza Blockade

South Africa says force should be used to break Israel blockade on Gaza aid
South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor - Copyright © africanews Andrew Harnik/Copyright 2022 The AP. All rights reserved

South Africa Pushes for Intervention to Break Israel’s Gaza Blockade

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Naledi Pandor, asserted on Tuesday that nations should consider using force to overcome Israel’s blockade on aid reaching Gaza. This statement emerged during a meeting between Pandor and his Danish counterpart in Pretoria, where discussions encompassed bilateral relations and Israel’s actions in Gaza.

Pandor urged powerful armed forces worldwide to receive instructions from their respective leaders to break the blockade. He proposed that these forces proceed to the Rafah border, with soldiers escorting aid trucks into Gaza and the West Bank. Expressing confidence that close relationships with Israel would ensure safe passage, Pandor speculated that Israeli forces would not engage in hostilities against such allies.

The backdrop of this statement involves South Africa accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) responded by issuing provisional orders related to civilian protection and the delivery of humanitarian aid. However, Tel Aviv reportedly ignored these orders.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached a critical point, with over 576,000 people, constituting a quarter of the population, teetering on the brink of famine, according to the United Nations. Recent accusations suggest that Israel has targeted aid deliveries, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of desperate Palestinians.

Pandor’s call for international intervention underscores the urgency and severity of the situation in Gaza. The suggestion to employ force to ensure aid delivery reflects the frustration and concern over the apparent disregard for humanitarian needs in the region. The reference to potential allies receiving safe passage highlights the diplomatic and strategic complexities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It emphasizes the need for global cooperation to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. As tensions persist, the international community faces the challenge of reconciling geopolitical considerations with the imperative to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population amid conflict.

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