The South African parliament has voted to close Israeli embassy in the country.
South African parliament has voted to close Israeli embassy in the country.
On Tuesday, 248 lawmakers in the National Assembly voted in favour of the embassy's closure, and suspension of diplomatic ties.
Ninety-one (91) had voted against the cessation of relations between the two countries.
South Africa has been vocal about its support for the Palestinian people on the back of Israel's incessant attacks on Gaza.
At least 13,300 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli air strikes since October 7.
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