South Africa & Hamas
19 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
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International
South Africa: South Africa has alleged that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, an accusation that the United Nations' highest court is currently weighing.
Hamas: Hamas is the primary target of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to 'finish the job' against. Hamas responded to Benjamin Netanyahu's speech by accusing him of making false justifications to continue the war.
Sep 26, 2025 · 9 articles
International
South Africa: Activists from South Africa alleged they were beaten and tortured by Israeli soldiers, with some claiming electric shocks during interrogation. They called on the South African government to impose pressure on Israel.
Hamas: Israel dismissed the flotilla's action as a 'PR stunt' serving Hamas, and Gideon Sa ar referred to participants as 'anti-Israel extremists at the service of Hamas'.
May 11, 2026 · 183 articles
International
South Africa: Filed genocide case at ICJ, which India refused to join.
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned as the group that attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, triggering the conflict.
Jul 29, 2026 · 20 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa brought the genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, which is part of the international legal scrutiny.
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned as a group supported by Turkey according to Israeli accusations, but it is not directly involved in the legal action.
Aug 21, 2026 · 67 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa filed an ongoing genocide case against Israel at the International — International Criminal Court.
Hamas: Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, initiated the conflict, and its Health Ministry provides casualty figures from Gaza Strip.
Jun 24, 2026 · 13 articles
Domestic
South Africa: Filed genocide case at ICJ against Israel; referenced by Shaw.
Hamas: Condemned by Burnham for the October 7 attack; remains a key actor in the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 21 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa is experiencing a significant reduction in HIV program funding due to the withdrawal of PEPFAR aid from the United States, impacting its healthcare system and vulnerable populations. The country's government has also been criticized for its Black Economic Empowerment policies, land expropriation laws, and actions against Israel.
Hamas: Hamas-led militants are mentioned in relation to the October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel, which Israel cited as a genocidal act.
Jun 12, 2026 · 17 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa's ICJ case against Israel loses one of its intervenors, potentially weakening the case's international support.
Hamas: Hamas is the target of Israel's military campaign that led to the ICJ case; the event does not directly affect Hamas.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa is the country from which white Afrikaners are being admitted as refugees to the United States. Its government has rejected claims of systemic persecution against Afrikaners, leading to diplomatic tensions with the United States.
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned in the context of the October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel, which Israel countered was a genocidal act, relevant to South Africa's stance on the Israel-Palestinian issue.
May 18, 2026 · 72 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa is among the African countries that could benefit from increased refined fuel supply from Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery, mitigating the impact of the Iran war on fuel prices.
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned as not being disarmed, contributing to the ongoing instability in the Gaza Strip.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa initiated a case against Israel at the International — International Criminal Court, which Turkey later joined, regarding accusations of genocide.
Hamas: Hamas praised Turkey's action of issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials.
Nov 07, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
South Africa: South Africa is mentioned for approaching the International — International Criminal Court over alleged violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention by Israel.
Hamas: Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel is condemned by Sonia Gandhi as 'dastardly, horrific, and absolutely unacceptable', serving as the initial trigger for the conflict.
Jun 27, 2026 · 15 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa initiated a genocide case against Israel before the United Nations' highest judicial body, which some Latin American countries joined.
Dec 09, 2025 · 6 articles
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