Cape Town – The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has responded strongly to the recent discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of 202 Palestinian civilians at Nasser Hospital in Gaza.
“South Africa is appalled by the recent grim discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of 202 Palestinian civilians at Nasser Hospital in Gaza,” the department said in a statement.
Dirco expressed dismay and called for immediate and thorough investigations into the matter to ensure justice and accountability.
“These grim findings call for immediate and comprehensive investigations to ensure justice and accountability,” the department’s statement read.
It criticised Israel’s actions and highlighted the urgent need for international action to address the situation.
Dirco emphasised the importance of upholding international law and prosecuting those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
It called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to conduct a comprehensive investigation in accordance with international legal standards.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
