SOUTH AFRICA POLITICIAN: IT'S NOT A RELIGIOUS WAR

The Israel-Palestine conflict should not be framed as a holy war. It’s a war of evil based on racism. That’s the assessment of South African politician Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, who spoke his mind 7 November in the National Assembly.

In a passionate summary, Ndlozi, who represents Pan-Africanist party Economic Freedom Fighters in the South African legislative body, called out Israel over its continued destruction of Gaza, killing of hundreds of Palestinians every day. Since the 7 October escalation in the 75-year conflict, the Israeli military has killed more than 11,000 Palestinians in the besieged strip. Water, food and fuel have only recently been allowed to enter via 4-hour 'humanitarian pauses.' Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians have fled northern Gaza for Egypt.

South Africa announced 6 November it was recalling its ambassador in Israel. The government's international relations department also read aloud the riot act on 10 November to Israel's ambassador to South Africa after he allegedly made disparaging comments about Palestine supporters.

Let us know what you think of Ndlozi's remarks.