Crisis Gaza
22/07/2025@19:17:48
South Africa's International Relations Minister Spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, has declared the situation in Gaza as "unquestionably a genocide" during a summit in Bogota, Colombia. This statement reflects growing global concern over the humanitarian crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Representatives from nearly twenty countries have endorsed measures to curb Israel's military operations, including calls for an immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian aid access. Phiri emphasized the need for enforcing International Court of Justice (ICJ) rulings and UN resolutions, warning that failure to do so jeopardizes the credibility of the global legal system. He criticized nations that support UN resolutions without taking meaningful action and highlighted South Africa's case filed with the ICJ alleging genocidal actions by Israel as a crucial test of international commitment to uphold justice. The situation in Gaza remains critical, with urgent calls for action to prevent further human suffering.