South Africa Vote to Suspend Ties with Israel and Close Embassy
South African lawmakers have voted to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel and close the country's embassy in Tel Aviv. The vote comes amid growing anger in South Africa over Israel's offensive in Gaza. However, Israel may retaliate by expelling South African diplomats in retaliation.
South Africa and its ruling Parliament have voted in favor of a motion to close Israel's embassy in Pretoria and suspend diplomatic relations amid rising tensions over Israel's actions in Gaza. The motion, proposed by the left-wing opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters and supported by the ruling African National Congress, passed with 248 votes in favor and 91 against on Tuesday.
The move is largely symbolic, and its implementation depends on President Cyril Ramaphosa's government. President R...