Israel-Palestine
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
South African Jews call for ceasefire in Gaza
“We are a diverse group of South African Jews who are dismayed by the situation that is unfolding in Israel and Palestine”
By Liezl Human and Nathan Geffen
News | 15 November 2023
Pro-Israel protest disrupted in Cape Town
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis calls for tolerance, emphasises right to protest and condemns threat against Jewish school
By Ashraf Hendricks, Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison
Photo Essay | 12 November 2023
Tens of thousands march through Cape Town in solidarity with Palestinians
Call for Western Cape government to stand with Palestine as it has with Ukraine
By Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison
News | 11 November 2023
Vigils held in Cape Town for Gaza war
People gathered at Parliament and at the University of Cape Town to express solidarity with Palestine
By Ella Morrison, Matthew Hirsch and Sonia A. Rao
News | 8 November 2023
Hundreds protest at US Consulate - demand ceasefire in Gaza
Calls for Palestinian human rights to be respected
Brief | 6 November 2023
Protesters call for closure of Israeli embassy
Cape Town march in support of Palestinians
By Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison
News | 1 November 2023
Picketers demand justice for pro-Palestine protester assaulted during marathon
Woodstock police say they are investigating
Brief | 23 October 2023
Thousands march in Cape Town, call for ceasefire in Gaza
Protesters demand that South Africans who join Israeli Defence Force be prosecuted
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 22 October 2023