Israel-Palestine Escalation
Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on October 7, with Hamas movement's troops infiltrating border areas. On October 8, the Israeli government announced that it had invoked Article 40 of the Basic Law, which means the country was officially in a state of war.

South Africa Accuses Israel of Using Starvation as Weapon of War by Restricting Aid to Gaza

Earlier, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty condemned Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid as collective punishment and a violation of international humanitarian law.
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The South African foreign ministry condemned Israel's recent restrictions on aid entering Gaza, calling it a form of starvation used as a weapon of war.
Preventing food from reaching Gaza is a "plausible genocide" based on the ICJ ruling, the ministry stated, calling for international accountability.
"The people of Gaza are experiencing immeasurable suffering and urgently need food, shelter and medical supplies," the ministry said.
Israel-Palestine Escalation
Egypt Denounces Israel's Blockade of Humanitarian Aid
Prior to Sunday, a fragile ceasefire since January had allowed increased humanitarian aid into Gaza. However, Israel then announced it would block deliveries until Hamas accepted its terms for a truce extension.