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[Michal Maayan 🇮🇱 @MichalMaayan]

South Africa's frantic claims of “urgency” have now turned into a quiet request to drag the process for as long as possible.

This case was never about the facts.
It has always been a #propaganda campaign by South Africa in the service of #Hamas.

South Africa’s allegations are a complete waste of time and resources, a blatent misuse of the Genocide Convention and of the Court itself.

The only tenable outcome remains the dismissal of South Africa’s claims in their entirety.

[Avi Nir-Feldklein @avraham_nir]

This reality should not be overlooked, yet it continuously is. Israel did not initiate the conflict with Lebanon, neither on October 8th, 2023, nor on March 2nd, 2026. Rather, Israel was attacked from Lebanese soil by Hezbollah. Israel’s actions are a matter of self-defense against a terrorist organization that the Government of Lebanon is incapable of controlling, regardless of its intentions.

@IsraelMFA

[Israel Foreign Ministry @IsraelMFA]

South Africa’s baseless “genocide” case at the ICJ is collapsing.

South Africa has requested an extraordinary 18-month (!) extension to submit its arguments.

The written submissions will not end before 2029.

All the claims of “urgency” have now turned into South Africa’s quiet requests to buy more time.

This case was never about the facts.

It has always been a propaganda campaign by South Africa in the service of Hamas, masquerading as a legal process.

[David Saranga @DavidSaranga]

Since the October 7 Hamas massacre, UN reports have fueled unprecedented political and legal attacks against Israel.

An in-depth review reveals systemic bias:

• Data laundering

• Misleading statistics

• Ignoring Hamas’ role

• Baseless sensationalism

Hamas’ atrocities were downplayed, while Israel was falsely portrayed as the aggressor.

This report exposes how key UN actors distorted reality and enabled Hamas’ cynical strategy.

Read the full report:

https://t.co/21vwG9pzYj

[Israel Foreign Ministry @IsraelMFA]

Guterres just published another lie about Israel. @antonioguterres How many more lies will you publish before you leave office?

[Embassy of Israel SA @IsraelinSA]

Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai over 3,338 years ago and the harvest season in the Land of Israel 🌾

A holiday of tradition, harvest, learning, and late-night cheesecake.

Chag Shavuot Sameach!

[Embassy of Israel SA @IsraelinSA]

The flotilla attempting to breach the naval blockade on Gaza has concluded, and all individuals aboard have been safely transferred to Israeli vessels.

The passengers are being brought to Israel, where they will be able to meet with their respective consular representatives.

This video released during the transfer shows activists from the flotilla hugging aboard the Israeli vessels. At this stage, no humanitarian aid has reportedly been identified on the boats.

Israel will continue to enforce the naval blockade in accordance with international law and its ongoing security obligations, while facilitating the appropriate legal and consular processes for those involved.

[Embassy of Israel SA @IsraelinSA]

Another PR flotilla has come to an end. All 430 activists have been transferred to Israeli vessels and are making their way to Israel, where they will be able to meet with their consular representatives.

This flotilla has once again proved to be nothing more than a PR stunt at the service of Hamas.

Israel will continue to act in full accordance with international law and will not permit any breach of the lawful naval blockade on Gaza.

[Embassy of Israel SA @IsraelinSA]

When terrorists are promoted to the leadership of the Palestinian Authority’s ruling party, the message is unmistakable: terror is being legitimized and rewarded.

Yesterday, three declared terrorists were elected to Fatah’s highest institution, its Central Committee:

• Marwan Barghouti, convicted terrorist serving multiple life sentences - topped the list from prison.
• Zakaria Zubeidi, former terrorist commander responsible for deadly attacks - was elected as a member.
• Taysir al-Bardini, another murderer, was also elected.

And yes, incentivizing terrorists with Pay-for-Slay salaries will continue.

[Embassy of Israel SA @IsraelinSA]

Antisemitism in plain sight

[Arsen Ostrovsky @Ostrov_A]

Different generations, same hate. Just rebranded.

[Palestinian Media Watch @palwatch]

Mahmoud Abbas admits that Pay-for-Slay Continues

Mahmoud Abbas at the 8th Fatah Conference complained that the PA needs money “to pay prisoners.”

Abbas’ words today: "All this needs to be paid to public employees, to prisoners, and so on, and other expenses."

[Embassy of Israel SA @IsraelinSA]

Palestinian Authority is reinforcing and institutionalizing its notorious “pay-for-slay” policy - a system designed to incentivize the murder of Israelis.

The PA through its court has now cleared the way to reinstate payments to more than 1,600 convicted terrorists.

[Palestinian Media Watch @palwatch]

🧵Palestinian Authority court rules: Terrorists MUST receive their Pay-for-Slay salaries.

Even the PA's lawyers didn't appeal the ruling.

Details below 👇1/

[Israel Foreign Ministry @IsraelMFA]

“The purpose was humiliation, not victory… Hostages were assaulted in front of their loved ones.”

The Civil Commission spent 2+ years documenting this.
10,000+ pieces of evidence. Hundreds of testimonies.

@nytimes - this is what real evidence-based reporting looks like.

[New York Post @nypost]

Four more UNRWA staff - including teachers - found to have kidnapped Israelis on Oct. 7, as feds weigh criminal charges https://t.co/i28EbfsaNc

[Embassy of Israel SA @IsraelinSA]

DON'T FORGET

[Israel ישראל @Israel]

On October 7, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel. They massacred, kidnapped, and used sexual violence as a weapon of war.

The Dinah Report, released on July 8, exposes the horrors and calls for justice.

Most victims can’t speak, because most didn’t survive.

We will be their voices.

Read more: https://t.co/iRYXKQnUb8

[Embassy of Israel SA @IsraelinSA]

Hamas is the single biggest obstacle to Gaza’s future - an armed group that refuses to disarm because it thrives on chaos, not peace.

As long as Hamas clings to power, Gaza stays stuck in endless destruction.
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[Embassy of Israel SA @IsraelinSA]

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[Embassy of Israel SA @IsraelinSA]

“Israel’s relationship with the Jewish community in South Africa has always been and is still vitally important and our relationship is excellent. It is important that people know the embassy is operational,” says visiting Ambassador Ilan Fluss in the @sajewishreport

[Israel in Kenya @IsraelinKenya]

H.E. Ambassador @GideonBehar hosted a group of South African Christian women who steadfastly stand with, support, and pray for #Israel, and who are currently visiting #Kenya for charity and community outreach work.

Amb. Behar warmly welcomed the group to @israelinKenya and expressed his gratitude for their kindness, friendship, and unwavering support for Israel.

The delegation was accompanied by Bishop Paul Karanja, leader of the March for Israel Foundation.

It was a pleasant afternoon filled with faith, fellowship, and meaningful conversations on compassion, unity, and service to humanity.

[Embassy of Israel SA @IsraelinSA]

150,000 tonnes of flour has been entered into Gaza since the ceasefire agreement was started. This means an average of 22,000 tonnes will be entered into Gaza every month.

This amount of flour can prepare 9.4 million loaves of bread per day, indicating that 4-5 loaves of bread can be delivered to individuals daily.