The National South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) have called on the South African government to be even-handed, regarding the situation in Israel. According to the SAJBD, the South African government has chosen to single out Israel for exclusive condemnation, completely disregarding the nearly three hundred deadly rockets fired thus far against Israeli civilians.
In a statement, national Director Wendy Kahn explained that the double standards do not stop, whereas countries throughout the world sent condolences to Israel following the tragic loss of 45 lives in Meron, South Africa has yet to follow suit even two weeks later.
“However, within 24 hours it was able to issue a statement condemning Israel. If Government, and indeed all political parties, wish to be part of ending this latest tragic outburst of violence, they must show genuine even-handedness, ” Kahn said.
Meanwhile, hundreds of South Africans rallied against Israel on Wednesday following the attacks on Palestinians after at least 28 people were killed following clashes over the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, AFP reported.
Hundreds have come out in support of Palestine in #capetown @GroundUp_News pic.twitter.com/99JpHVJun8
— Ashraf Hendricks (@AshrafRSA) May 12, 2021
#palestinemarch large crowd gathering outside Parliament in #capetown to show solidarity with Palestine. @GroundUp_News pic.twitter.com/WKVuihNKRq
— Ashraf Hendricks (@AshrafRSA) May 12, 2021
The SA Jewish Board of Deputies and the SA Zionist Federation have also called on the government and all political parties to show even-handedness, and acknowledge the complexity of the situation.
Picture : Twitter/@Tshisimani
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