South Africa Joins Diplomatic Boycott of Israel

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NOV 2023

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The Spin

Pro-Palestine narrative

Removing all diplomatic personnel from Tel Aviv is a signal to Israel that Pretoria does not stand by its policies in Palestine and its illegal occupation. This move is a show of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Pro-Israel narrative

This diplomatic action by South Africa is unacceptable. Tel Aviv expects Pretoria to condemn Hamas and support Israel's right to defend itself from a catastrophic assault by a terrorist group.

Metaculus Prediction

Establishment split

CRITICAL

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