SAJBD’s statement on SA’s case at the ICJ: “Inversion of Justice”
11 January 2024
In the words of former Minister of Justice of Canada and human rights activist, Irwin Cotler, South Africa is inverting reality by accusing Israel of genocide. The fact that South Africa has bought into this inversion, to the extent that it has taken Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), can only be interpreted as antisemitic.
As unfortunate as this is, it is not unexpected, given South Africa’s close relationship with Hamas.
The inclusion of former UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, who will join South Africa’s delegation, confirms our worst fears about the motive of the South African government. Corbyn was expelled from the Labour Party for antisemitism. He also speaks warmly of his friendship with Hamas. This says volumes about South Africa’s intention.
Both DIRCO and the Department of Justice dismiss their Jewish community's concerns over antisemitism with contempt. Global Jewry are united that these charges have at their root an antisemitic worldview, which denies Jews their rights to defend themselves. They won't silence us by denying our reality.