Lamola warns post-WWII world order ‘under severe threat’

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has called on all global stakeholders committed to upholding international law and the UN Charter to come together in defence of the rule of law.

He warns that the system of international law established after the Second World War is under severe threat, citing Israel’s ongoing bombardment of Gaza.

Lamola was briefing the portfolio committee on South Africa’s Israel case at the International Court of Justice and giving an update on progress to host the G20 Summit in November.

He says South Africa will continue to protect the rights of all people in conflict areas, including their fundamental right to life.

“Should we stand back and remain silent when innocent civilians are killed or starved right before our eyes. A different question will be when impunity ends, who should ensure that there is no exceptionalism, and all of us are equal before the law. Should we accept a world where it is acceptable for over 60-thousand people that are being indiscriminately killed in our eyes and in real time, we can see it on various platforms, including social media, it is vividly clear to everyone across the globe.”

Attack in Doha

South Africa says the Israeli attack in Doha, Qatar, is a violation of International Law and a breach of the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.

This after Hamas members’ residence was targeted by the Israel Defence Force in Doha.

International Relations Minister’s spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, says South Africa is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s genocidal war against the Palestinian people, to ensure that negotiations for peace can commence.

“The South African government unequivocally condemns the illegal and unprovoked attack carried out by the IDF in Doha, Qatar, which targeted a civilian building in a residential area.”