SADTU statement on the genocide in Gaza
7 November 2023
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU)’s National Working Committee (NWC) held its ordinary monthly meeting on the 31st of October 2023 and deliberated on a host of issues including the Gaza genocide by the Israel Defense Forces.
The NWC noted with shock the inability of the United Nations (UN) to bring the parties to the negotiating table to find a lasting solution in line with UN resolution and the Two-state solution.
The moment of silence that is being observed by the UN and world leaders does not inspire hope to the Palestinian people in particular in Gaza.
The bombardment of schools, hospitals, ambulances, and humanitarian agencies by Israel is redefining international laws. The killing of more than 10,000 civilians which include 5,000 children is genocide. The murdering of unarmed, defenseless civilians and blocking access to humanitarian relief is genocide. Killing new-born babies in hospital wards cannot be justified.