U.S. THREATENS SOUTH AFRICA OVER ICJ CASE

South Africa could face US sanctions over its genocide lawsuit against Israel.

Barely two weeks ago, President Ramaphosa warned Washington would strike back after its Middle East ally was hauled before the UN’s top court. Well, we haven’t had to wait long. Two US lawmakers have now tabled a bill claiming Pretoria’s actions are politically motivated and anti-Semitic. And it’s pressing to exclude South Africa from lucrative US trade deals.

It comes after the International Court of Justice ruled Israel must prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians in its ongoing bombardment of the Gaza Strip. So far, Israel has killed more than 28,000 Palestinians since the October 7th Hamas attacks, which killed around 1,400 Israelis.