Major shift at ICJ as pro-Israel judge poised for presidency Judge Julia Sebutinde made headlines for her rejection of South Africa's genocide claims against Israel. Israel Hayom Jan. 14, 2025
South African Jews ask President Ramaphosa to condemn hate crime A bomb was thrown over the wall of Jewish communal offices in Cape Town. Rolene Marks Dec. 16, 2024
Suspected bomb found outside Cape Town Jewish community center The device is being probed by the country's serious crimes unit. Canaan Lidor Dec. 10, 2024
Did Iran and Qatar pay ANC to prosecute Israel at the ICJ? The African National Congress "has positioned South Africa as a link in the global web of terror financing," the ISGAP think tank says. Rolene Marks Nov. 24, 2024
South Africa’s underground hypocrisy Starving miners are trapped underground while the country's leadership complains about violations of human rights in Gaza. Shlomo Levin Nov. 20, 2024
Shabbat, the best response to antisemitism and path to a brighter Jewish future The goal is to take time away from continually creating and instead foster understanding, build bridges within the diverse Jewish community and really see one another. Jamie Geller Nov. 15, 2024
After UNRWA closure, Norway to request ICJ opinion on Israel’s ‘humanitarian obligations’ Oslo will submit a resolution to the U.N. General Assembly that will request the court to give an advisory opinion. Oct. 29, 2024
South Africa files genocide case against Israel at UN court Separately, the ICC continues to deliberate on a request to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant. Oct. 29, 2024
Nelson Mandela’s grandson denied UK visa over Hamas support Mandla Mandela, a vocal anti-Israel activist, was reportedly informed that his presence in the United Kingdom was "not conducive to the public good." Rolene Marks Oct. 28, 2024