How did the South African nations against Israel/Pretoria surprise?

Mehr News Agency, Intergroup International: One of the most important political events in Africa and in 1402 was the valuable action of the South African government to file a complaint against the Zionist regime. South Africa accused the Zionist regime of genocide in Gaza in the International Court of Justice, and this regime and its supporters actually faced a shock and a surprising legal attack.

According to many experts in the field of international relations, South Africa, inspired by the valuable legacy of Nelson Mandela, by filing a complaint against the Zionist regime, as an anti-tyranny country and The supporter of the oppressed was a surprise. The legal team sent from South Africa raised the sensitive issue of the Zionist regime’s non-compliance with the 1948 Genocide Convention to the International Court of Justice and practically put the Zionist regime in a deadlock situation.

Palestine and the human position of “Mandela” students

One ​​of the memorable and commendable aspects of South Africa’s action was that the president of this country made a speech that explained the historical background of oppression against blacks in He revived minds and commented on the Palestinian people with a humane and humanitarian voice.

Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, announced to the football audience in a game called “Football for Humanity” between the Palestinian and South African teams in Cape Town: “The statements of Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid leader of our country, are an intellectual and spiritual heritage for us, and we remember his words when he said: The freedom of South Africa depends on the freedom of the Palestinians. Yes! Mandela taught us; Our freedom will be complete when the freedom of Palestine is realized”.

Ramaphosa also said: “We are with the Palestinian people and we support their efforts and struggles to achieve freedom.” This is the reason that made us refer the Palestinian issue to the International Court of Justice. We are confident that the people of our country, the government and the African National Congress party support the efforts of the Palestinian people on the path to freedom.”

Mandela’s grandson emphasized that the South African team did an extraordinary job in front of the International Court of Justice to try the Zionist regime for the genocide in Gaza.

Nelson Mandela’s young grandson named Zweliulile Mandela also spoke to reporters after his country’s legal action while wearing a Palestinian scarf on his shoulders and neck. He said: “The events in Gaza are a clear example of the oppressive approach of Western imperialism and the hypocrisy and hypocrisy of Western countries. All of them agreed to sanction Vladimir Putin and Russia, but they did nothing against Israel’s apartheid system and did not have the courage to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the criminal ministers of his cabinet.”

Mandela’s grandson also said about the legal action against the Zionist regime: “The South African team was able to demand the trial and punishment of Israel by taking an extraordinary action. Because, without a doubt, he has committed mass murder, ethnic cleansing and war crimes in the Gaza Strip and throughout Palestine. Now in my country, there is a generation that adheres to the commitments and ideals of Mandela for the freedom of Palestine”.

When Zionist pressure did not work

Despite the obvious pressure exerted by the United States, Israel and some European supporters of Zionism, this court in an interim ruling in January 2024 declared South Africa’s lawsuit a valid complaint. He agreed and ordered the Zionist regime to stop the genocide as soon as possible. The court also demanded to ensure the provision of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.

After South Africa’s action, many analysts of the world’s media believed that South Africa’s valuable action, in addition to promising Africans’ support for the Palestinian cause , also points out the fact that South Africa has acted more effectively even than the Arab countries for the legal pursuit of the Palestinian issue.

Ms. Naldi Pandor, Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, announced that the ruling of the International Court of Justice is a precious achievement and a valuable victory for international law. And the issuance of this verdict will be a step towards the realization of justice for the Palestinian people. Pandor also addressed the Western critics of South Africa: “The decision of the Hague Tribunal showed that, indeed, a genocide against the citizens in the Gaza Strip has occurred and we must prevent it. Because based on the principle of international solidarity, we are responsible for what is happening in Gaza”.

The authorities of the Zionist regime were angry and despaired of South Africa’s legal and humanitarian action. But interestingly, some Israelis also supported South Africa’s action.

Time for America to lose against South Africa

The smart action of the South African government was an example of international reactions that America, as the biggest supporter of the Zionist regime, did not expect and was surprised. For this reason, Joe Biden’s government entered the scene very soon to discourage South Africa from filing a complaint and following up by bargaining, giving concessions or even using the language of threats.

Anthony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, repeatedly asked the South African authorities to desist from their actions, but he did not get any results. However, he even had a conversation with his counterpart Naldi Pandor a few hours before the ICJ’s decision in The Hague. But this conversation did not work, and it was then that Blinken told the media: “The complaint against Tel Aviv in the International Criminal Court will not succeed.” Contrary to the wishes of America and other supporters of the Zionist regime, South Africa became the cause of hearing the voice of justice and justice, and in this way, this country’s support for the oppressed people of Gaza became an important turning point in the region and the world.

Many of the world’s media published two important messages from two South African politicians about the ruling of the International Court of Justice, which will undoubtedly be permanent.

Fikile Mbalola, Secretary General of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress Party, said: “This verdict is a memorable milestone for all those who want witness the formation of peace in Palestine”.

Also, Clayson Munyella, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, left the following message on X social network: “Let history record that South Africa to give meaning to The condition of non-repetition of crimes was pioneered in the international community. Yes! The Palestinian people have the right to live”.