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South Africa’s President Ramaphosa Warns of Middle East Catastrophe, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa Warns of Middle East Catastrophe, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, marking one year since the outbreak of intense violence in the region. In a statement addressed to the South African public, he expressed deep concern over the escalating situation, which he described as a humanitarian disaster, with over 43,000 lives lost.Ramaphosa also recalled that Israel has been committing violence against Palestinians for decades — long before Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 last year. He condemned the violence committed by both sides but particularly emphasized the toll it has taken on Palestinian civilians.The South African president also highlighted the broader implications of the ongoing conflict, warning that the violence could spiral out of control.He reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to seeking a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing the need to uphold international law.Ramaphosa concluded by urging the global community to act swiftly, calling on all parties to exercise restraint and respect for international law. He also announced that South Africa would soon file a case with the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of committing genocide in Palestine.
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South Africa’s President Ramaphosa Warns of Middle East Catastrophe, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
18:43 07.10.2024 (Updated: 18:53 07.10.2024) Christina Glazkova
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Monday, October 7, signifies one full year since the initiation of the armed conflict in the Gaza Strip. This conflict has resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of lives and has displaced millions, forcing them to leave their homes.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has
called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, marking one year since the outbreak of intense violence in the region. In a statement addressed to the South African public, he expressed deep concern over
the escalating situation, which he described as a humanitarian disaster, with over 43,000 lives lost.
Ramaphosa also recalled that Israel has been committing violence against Palestinians for decades — long before Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 last year. He condemned the violence committed by both sides but particularly emphasized the toll it has taken on Palestinian civilians.
"The majority of those killed over the past year are Palestinian civilians, largely women and children, in the besieged Gaza Strip. It is alarming that more Palestinians are also being killed in the West Bank due to Israeli Defense Force military activities," he stated.
The South African president also highlighted the broader implications of the ongoing conflict, warning that the violence could spiral out of control.
"The escalating situation in the Middle East is of grave concern. It threatens to plunge the region into a war in which civilians will inevitably bear the greatest and the most cruel brunt of this conflict," Ramaphosa said, pointing to the growing hostilities between Israel, Lebanon, and Iran.
He reaffirmed
South Africa’s commitment to seeking a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing the need to uphold international law.
"We remain committed to the peaceful resolution to ending the occupation of Palestine, to upholding the tenets of international law, and to advancing social justice," he said.
Ramaphosa concluded by urging the global community to act swiftly, calling on all parties to exercise restraint and respect for international law. He also announced that South Africa would soon file a case with the International Court of Justice,
accusing Israel of committing genocide in Palestine.
