South Africa recalls ambassador in Israel and accuses it of ‘genocide’ in Gaza

Pro-Palestinian supporters demonstrate at the entrance to the Israeli embassy in Pretoria, South Africa (AP Photo/Denis Farrell, File)

South Africa’s government has recalled its ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel in condemnation of the bombardment of the Gaza Strip, calling it a “genocide”.

The government also threatened action against the Israeli ambassador to South Africa over his recent remarks on the African country’s stance on the Israel-Hamas war. No further details were given about the remarks.