Israel's national carrier El Al announced on Friday that it would be suspending its flights to and from South Africa until March.
A Boeing 777 from El Al Airlines © Mena Today
Israel's national carrier El Al announced on Friday that it would be suspending its flights to and from South Africa until March, in the wake of accusations made to the International Criminal Court in the Hague against Israel and amid a drip in demand.
The South African government has been openly hostile towards Israel, with its campaign intensifying since October 7th. Pretoria's stance includes strong support for Hamas and allegations of genocide against Israel in Gaza.
These harsh criticisms are not only directed at Israel but also serve as part of an internal political strategy. The ruling ANC is currently engaged in an election campaign.
While South African leaders have become more radical in recent months, the general population appears to be in support of Israel's anti-terrorism efforts.
The government's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict has stirred controversy both domestically and internationally, highlighting the complexities of this long-standing issue.
By Sandra Yelen
Lebanon's prime minister and French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss on Tuesday how to strengthen the country's hand in possible direct negotiations with Israel in the United States later this week, as Beirut turns to a trusted European ally.
The Israeli military said Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, accusing the Iran-backed group of violating a ceasefire ahead of U.S.-mediated talksbetween the Israeli and Lebanese governments this week.
European countries including Spain and Ireland pushed on Tuesday for suspending a European Union pact governing its relationship with Israel, but the bloc remained divided on whether to take action.
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