Israel has labeled South Africa as the 'legal arm' of Hamas, with the Israeli Foreign Ministry and Netanyahu's spokesman making similar statements. This has sparked controversy, with some, like Ken Roth, arguing that such statements equate Hamas with the Palestinian civilians whom South Africa is trying to protect with its genocide case.
⚡️Netanyahu’s Spokesman: South Africa acts as a legal arm for Hamas
For Israeli officials to say that "South Africa is Hamas's legal arm" is to equate Hamas with the Palestinian civilians whom South Africa is trying to protect with its genocide case. That only bolsters South Africa's case. https://t.co/5EpvmwZ4HC
BREAKING: Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson says South Africa is acting as the 'legal arm' of Hamas
The Israeli Foreign Ministry called the Republic of South Africa a “ Hamas legal office .” https://t.co/ry5Ko3NvZg
“South Africa is the legal arm of Hamas” https://t.co/S88kJuEXLY https://t.co/kWcfnNYkgm
JUST IN - Israel labels South Africa ‘legal arm’ of Hamas https://t.co/iu4A9vkSQh