South Africa President Ramaphosa urges world leaders to put pressure on Israel to stop its attacks in Gaza & Lebanon

CAPE TOWN, Oct 15 (SABAH): South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on world leaders to put pressure on Israel to stop its attacks in Gaza and Lebanon.

”We call for the immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The release of hostages and also ensure humanitarian assistance does get through to the people,” Cyril Ramaphosa said in an address to supporters in Johannesburg marking 100 days in power.

Ramaphosa said, in the next few days, his government will submit its full case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in support of the people of Palestine against the genocide that is being committed to the people of Palestine, particularly in Gaza. He said his government will ensure it continues to support the people of Palestine.

South Africa filed its case at the tribunal based in The Hague in late 2023, accusing Israel, which has bombed Gaza since last October, of failing to uphold its commitments under the 1948 Genocide Convention.