African country's citizens fighting for Israel in Gaza will be arrested upon return, foreign minister says
South Africa has expressed vocal support for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, while accusing Israel of enforcing an apartheid state
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Published March 13, 2024 6:42pm EDT

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South Africa's foreign minister said any of her country's citizens who travel to fight in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in the Gaza Strip will face arrest when they return home, a move that is sure to further the deteriorating relations between both nations.

Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor made the comment earlier this week at a Palestinian solidarity event attended by officials from South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party.

"I have already issued a statement alerting those who are South African and are fighting alongside or in the Israeli Defense Forces: We are ready. When you come home, we are going to arrest you," Pandor said, to rapturous applause from the audience. ...