Press Statements
Dissenting Opinion of Vice-President Sebutinde of the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion
The below statement provides an in-depth critique of the ICJ's advisory opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting its lack of historical context, biased analysis, and potential to undermine existing negotiation frameworks. Essential reading for those...
ICJ Once Again Chooses Political Gesture Above Justice – Press Statement
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) rejects and condemns the advisory opinion issued today by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This opinion, proffered by a United Nations court, is merely another explicitly political gesture from a partisan...
SAZF Joins Global Coalition in Applauding Meta’s Stand Against Online Antisemitism
In a significant move that signals a potential turning point in the fight against online antisemitism, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced a new policy to combat the use of "Zionist" as a coded term for "Jew" in hateful content across its platforms....
SAZF statement on the new Meta policy that rejects using “Zionist” as a slur
The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) applauds Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, for protecting the dignity and safety of Jews and standing against bullying and hate by no longer tolerating the use of the word "Zionist" as a slur or in an antisemitic...
The SAZF CC condemns the UCT Council decisions to endorse Israeli boycotts
Press Statement The SA Zionist Federation Cape Council (SAZF CC) 24 June 2024 The recent decisions by the University of Cape Town's (UCT) council to endorse motions calling for the boycott of Israeli institutions mark a troubling turn in the university's commitment to...
The SAZF celebrates the brave and skillful rescue of four hostages from Gaza
The South African Zionist Federation strongly condemns the inflammatory and grossly biased statement issued by the outgoing South African government regarding the heroic hostage rescue operation carried out by the soldiers of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), the...
South Africa Election 2024: Overview Of The Political Parties & Their Stance On Israel
DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE (DA) Leader: John Steenhuisen The DA advocates for liberal democracy, a market-driven economy and non-racialism. The DA is looking to improve education, do away with BEE in favour of the UN development goals, professionalize the public service,...
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for the annihilation of Israel is a disgraceful act by a head of state
The chant "From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free," led by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC's closing election rally on Saturday, was a call for the violent annihilation of Israel as a Jewish state alongside the ethnic cleansing of its Jewish...
ICJ RULING ON RAFAH IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF ISRAEL’S RIGHTS UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
The South African Zionist Federation denounces the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s ruling for Israel to cease its Rafah operation to rescue over 100 hostages and prevent the ongoing terrorist threat of Hamas. This politically motivated decision from a United...
The ICC application for an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is an offense to the memories of murdered Israelis
The decision by the ICC chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is nothing more than a politically motivated decision, which is an offense to the rule of law and to the...