Topic: Israel-Palestine

Stop conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism, protesters tell German consulate

They demanded Germany stop supporting the war on Gaza and resume funding UNRWA

By Matthew Hirsch

Brief | 9 February 2024

ICJ ruling is a victory for human rights and justice

The judgment is likely to be more important for the moral statement it makes than any short-term results it produces

By GroundUp Editors

GroundView | 29 January 2024

South African journalists hold vigil in solidarity with Palestinian journalists

Committee to Protect Journalists has recorded 83 deaths since 7 October but is investigating many other unconfirmed deaths of reporters

By GroundUp Staff

Brief | 28 January 2024

Lawyer receives hero’s welcome at OR Tambo Airport

“We wanted to show our gratitude to the entire team who represented South Africa and the Palestinian people with such grace and dignity,” says Umayya Theba

By Ihsaan Haffejee

News | 15 January 2024

Massive protest in Cape Town in support of people of Gaza

This was part of a Global Day of Action for Palestine

By Matthew Hirsch

News | 13 January 2024

Protesters show support for South African case at International Court of Justice

South Africa’s legal team is presenting at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, on Thursday about the devastating effects of the ongoing war in Gaza

By Matthew Hirsch

News | 11 January 2024

As Israel wages war, Jews and Muslims in Cape Town show a peaceful way

Interfaith sabbath, Hanukkah and Maghrib services hosted at Claremont Mosque

By Matthew Hirsch

Brief | 11 December 2023

Thousands rally in support of Palestine at Zoo Lake

Health and humanitarian aid organisation workers voice outrage over bombing of Gaza

By Ihsaan Haffejee

Photo Essay | 4 December 2023

Solidarity demonstrations with Palestinians held in Joburg and Cape Town

“We also faced a very oppressive apartheid regime” says protester

By Matthew Hirsch, Ihsaan Haffejee and Ashraf Hendricks

Photo Essay | 29 November 2023

Health workers picket for Palestine outside Red Cross Children’s Hospital

Organisers call for immediate ceasefire

By Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison

Brief | 21 November 2023

Gaza: UCT senate calls for ceasefire

In a statement it also called for “the release of hostages and unlawfully held prisoners”

By Ella Morrison

Brief | 20 November 2023

Gift of the Givers Gaza head “paid the ultimate sacrifice”

Memorial held for Ahmed Abbasi in St George’s Cathedral

By Matthew Hirsch

News | 20 November 2023

Learning from Israel’s past Gaza Strip invasions

“A political resolution that addresses the roots of the conflict is the only way to defend Israel’s borders and citizens” writes a former Israeli soldier

By Nadav Weiman

Analysis | 19 November 2023