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Palestinians in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, Feb. 12, 2024. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)
March 14, 2024, 2:31 pm
Choose words ‘carefully’ over Israel-Gaza conflict, Attorney General tells MPs
Victoria Prentis insisted the Government respects the rulings of the ICJ, adding: “But that doesn’t mean we think every case before it is well brought.”
By JN Reporter
The South African delegation at the ICJ last month
February 14, 2024, 6:04 pm
OPINION: Where now for South African Jews?
The close relationship between the ANC and Jewish community has disintegrated after South Africa took Israel to the International Court of Justice, accusing it of genocide.
By Julie Carbonara
President of the ICJ Joan Donoghue
January 26, 2024, 12:59 pm
ICJ refrains from calling for ceasefire but calls on Israel to ensure protection of civilians
United Nations' top court in The Hague stops short of calling for immediate halt to Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza
By Lee Harpin
Israeli troops on the Gaza side of the border at the entrance to a tunnel.
January 23, 2024, 12:52 pm
Boycotting St Patrick’s trip to US over Gaza ‘doesn’t make sense’
Asked whether Ireland should boycott the traditional trip to the White House for St Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s deputy premier said: 'That doesn’t make sense. You have to engage'
By Jewish News Reporter
Professor Malcolm Shaw outlines Israel's defence against genocide charges
January 12, 2024, 1:01 pm
Gaza ‘is no genocide, South Africa tells half the story’, argues UK lawyer defending Israel
Apprearing before judges at the International Court of Justice to defend Israel, Professor Malcolm Shaw outlines why South Africa's charge of 'genocide' is false
By Lee Harpin
Jewish cricketer David Teeger
January 12, 2024, 11:26 am
Sacked for being Jewish: South Africa removes U19 cricket captain over Israel-Gaza war
David Teeger’s position has been under the spotlight since a row over pro-Israel comments attributed to him when he won a Jewish Rising Star award last year.
By Jewish News Reporter
-Palestinian sympathizers during demonstrations simultaneously at the hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on a genocide complaint by South Africa against Israel. Interested parties speak out in favor of the Palestinian or Israeli cause. ANP ROBIN UTRECHT netherlands out - belgium out
January 11, 2024, 11:17 am
South Africa vs Israel: ICJ hears Gaza genocide accusations
Israel has rejected South Africa's claims outright, accusing it of blood libels and collaborating with Hamas
By JN Reporter
Jeremy Corbyn.
January 10, 2024, 9:15 am
Jeremy Corbyn to join South African delegation for Israel genocide case
South African delegation will be joined by “senior political figures from progressive political parties and movements across the globe”, including Corbyn.
By PA
Benjamin Netanyahu
January 8, 2024, 11:45 am
Former Supreme Court president to represent Israel in genocide claim at The Hague
South Africa announced last month it had filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, claiming that its actions in Gaza are "genocidal in character"
By Jotam Confino in Israel
An Israeli armored personnel carrier return from the Gaza strip amid continuing battles between Israel and Hamas on December 12, 2023 in Gaza border, Israel.
January 3, 2024, 12:45 pm
South Africa ‘does bidding of its friends Hamas’ by accusing Israel of genocide
Comments from country's Jewish Board of Deputies follow filing of case against Israel at International Court of Justice
By JN Reporter
Yitzchak von Schweitzer and his wife Rivka at Limmud in Birmingham and (left) as a member of the Hitler Youth and of the Waffen-SS
December 29, 2023, 11:16 am
From Hitler Youth to Judaism: Yitzchak von Schweitzer tells his story at Limmud
The 97-year-old former Waffen-SS officer who lives in the UK after a long period in South Africa has spent the past 40 years as an Orthodox Jew
By Beatrice Sayers
David Teeger is the captain of South Africa's under-19 national cricket team. (Screenshot from YouTube/The South African Jewish Report)
December 14, 2023, 10:20 am
A rising South African cricket star dedicated an award to Israel. Then he was investigated for hate speech
“Cricket South Africa should be ashamed of itself to subject a young schoolboy to a Maoist inquisition to test his ideological purity,” South Africa’s chief rabbi said.
By Jacob Gurvis (JTA)
August 31, 2023, 2:57 pm
‘Mrs Personality’ Claudine Ullman loves London – and chopped liver
The South African comedian tells us all about her forthcoming show
By Debbie Collins
La Residence, Franschoek
June 15, 2023, 9:26 pm
Holidaying ‘at home’ in South Africa
From Hermanus to Cape Town via Franschoek - here's our pick of wonderful places to stay, plus a very special restaurant
By Louisa Walters
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis pictured in his book-lined study. Photograph: Adam Stoller Photography
March 17, 2023, 10:27 am
INTERVIEW: ‘Being Chief Rabbi does not come naturally. It demands total dedication’
Newly-knighted Sir Ephraim Mirvis sits down with Richard Ferrer to reflect on the moments in his life that influence his philosophy of inclusion, as he prepares to mark 10 years in the role.
By Richard Ferrer
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