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
In a striking political declaration, Fahad Al Masri, President of the National Salvation Front in Syria, has issued a bold call for a strategic alliance between post-Assad Syria, the United States and Israel, a move that would represent a seismic shift in the region's diplomatic landscape.
Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in U.S.-mediated talks, as Israel kept up strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday and said it wouldn't be withdrawing from the south.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a new ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, the Trump administration said, raising hopes for progress toward ending the wider U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
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