South Africans Rally for Permanent Gaza Ceasefire

Protesters, including rival political parties, march in solidarity with Palestine, calling for an end to Israel's military offensive in Gaza.

South Africans marched in Johannesburg demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
Rival political parties, including the ruling African National Congress and the left-wing opposition Economic Freedom Fighters, participated in the protest.
Many South Africans, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, have compared Israel’s policies in Gaza and the West Bank with South Africa’s past apartheid regime.
Veteran anti-apartheid activist Ronnie Kasrils called for the boycott and isolation of Israel over the current war.
Last week, a majority of South African lawmakers voted in favor of a motion calling for the closure of Israel’s embassy and the suspension of diplomatic relations.