Pressure mounts on South Africa to sever ties with Israel, expel diplomats

South African authorities are facing mounting pressure from activists to sever diplomatic ties with Israel and expel its diplomats. The calls are driven by outrage over Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip, which has continued despite South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice. Activists argue that their government cannot maintain normal relations with what they term a genocidal government. Although South Africa has not had an ambassador in Israel since 2018, campaigners are demanding stronger action.