Israel recalls ambassador to South Africa ahead of vote on embassy’s fate

Demonstrations have been held at the entrance to the Israeli embassy in Pretoria (Denis Farrell/AP)

Israel has recalled its ambassador to South Africa, Eliav Belotserkovsky, to Jerusalem “for consultations” ahead of a parliamentary vote in the African nation on the fate of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria.

The two countries’ diplomatic relations have witnessed a rise in tensions over the Israeli war with Hamas in Gaza.