Gaza Killings: Ireland Summons Israeli Ambassador

Из-за Газы Ирландия вызвала израильского посла

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Protests are being held across Ireland later in response to the ongoing violence in Gaza.

In South Africa, pro-Palestinian protests kicked off in both Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

ANC deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte joined marchers on Keizersgracht Street in the Mother City on Tuesday.

Sisulu's deputy, Luwellyn Landers, said: "Effectively the United States removed itself as the honest broker between Israel and Palestine". The march was also addressed by the coordinators of the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, as well as the National Coalition for Palestine. People of Palestine have a right to return to their land. "This is not about religion, we are not anti-Semitic...", she added.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Lindiwe Sisulu has condemned Israel's use of deadly force on Palestinian civilians and said it is totally unacceptable.

Former president Nelson Mandela's grandson, Mandla, also attended Tuesday's gathering.

The EFF added that the South African government was a key beneficiary of global boycotts and "must take the lead".

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The move by Pretoria comes after Monday's bloodshed. "We call on the South African government to reconsider its decision immediately". Of course the South African government can do more...

"Like other members of the global community, South Africa is disturbed by the latest deadly aggression and reiterates calls made by several member states of the United Nations for an independent inquiry into the killings, with a view to holding to account those who are responsible", it added.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been protesting since March 30 for what they call the right of return to their lands in what is now Israel.

"The same tactics that were applied to apartheid South Africa really need to be applied where Israel is concerned".

The UN spokesman added that Israel is violating global law.

A small group of demonstrators gathered outside the city hall, demanding that government take decisive action.

"Given the indiscriminate and grave manner of the latest Israeli attack, the South African government has taken a decision to recall Ambassador Sisa Ngombane with immediate effect until further notice".

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