The SA government sympathises with terrorists and rogue states while tension escalates in Middle East
6 August 2024
As the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel intensifies by the hour and global markets weaken, in part, due to fears of a destabilising regional war, the South African government's continued support for rogue states and recognised terrorist groups places it on the wrong side of history once again.
Iran has signalled its intent to strike Israel, directly and through proxy groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon or the Houthis in Yemen as well as Palestinian proxies in the West Bank. This apparent retaliation follows the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was responsible for numerous civilian deaths and acts of terror.
While South Africa has remained silent on the brewing tensions, its recent actions have increasingly aligned it against the West and with the Iranian government and its violent proxies.
Rolene Marks, spokesperson for the South African Zionist Federation (SAZF), stated, "At this critical juncture in global politics, South Africa has again unfortunately positioned itself on the wrong side of the moral divide. Our government aligns with oppressive regimes and consistently seeks to legitimise terrorist organisations such as Hamas. This radical foreign policy stance does not reflect the values of the South African people."