South Africa missed an opportunity to prevent loss of life in the conflict between Israel and Hamas by focusing on legal challenges rather than engaging with Hamas, according to the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD). The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in South Africa’s favor against Israel, ordering a halt to the military offensive in Rafah.
SAJBD director Wendy Kahn suggests that South Africa could have used its history of conflict resolution to engage with Hamas after their attack on Israel, which led to a military offensive and thousands of lives lost. The ongoing legal battle at the ICJ has not saved any lives, emphasizing the need for political negotiations over legal interventions.
Kahn criticizes South Africa for overlooking the actions of Hamas, including threats against Israeli hostages, while condemning Israel. This bias damages South Africa’s reputation as an honest peace broker and undermines its credibility in conflict resolution.
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