President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned what he described as Israel's alleged weaponization of food in Gaza. Speaking at the 7th Social Justice Summit in Cape Town, Ramaphosa emphasised that food should never be used as a weapon and vowed that it would never be used again against those with whom we disagree. The president also urged retailers to lower domestic food prices, emphasising that food security is a human right […]
By Rachel Mohamed Israeli tanks reportedly opened fire in Gaza City on Tuesday, killing at least nine Palestinians despite an ongoing ceasefire. Only 137 aid trucks have entered since the truce began, delivering life-saving supplies. Meanwhile, questions regarding how President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan will be implemented in Gaza remain unanswered. In an interview with VOC News, Palestinian writer and analyst Professor Kamel Hawwash stated, "First, I have described […]
By Rachel Mohamed The illegal abduction of South African activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, including Mandla Mandela and Dr Fatima Hendricks, has raised serious concerns over Israel’s blockade of Gaza and breaches of international law. This comes as Israel reportedly accepted Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, while Hamas has set conditions for any negotiations. Speaking to VOC News, Na’eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for […]
By Rachel Mohamed Following the news that the Israeli military intercepted and boarded approximately 20 Gaza-bound aid ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla, several activists on board were detained. Among those detained are Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla Mandela, Zukiswa Warner, and Reaaz Moola. According to Israel's Foreign Ministry, the navy ordered the ships to change course as they approached an active combat zone. The Global […]
By Rachel Mohamed Following continuous drone attacks on aid vessels bound for Gaza, Spain and Italy have deployed naval ships to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla. Activists in the Sumud flotilla claim that drones dropped flashbang explosives and jammed communications during the mission to break Israel's naval blockade. To provide insight into the flotilla's journey, Dr Fatima Hendricks, occupational therapist, author, educator, and cancer survivor, spoke to VOC News and […]
By Rachel Mohamed Today marks World Humanitarian Day, with this year’s theme being #ActForHumanity. Israeli authorities have threatened to block aid from entering Gaza. According to Amnesty International, the lethal combination of hunger and disease is not merely an unintentional byproduct of Israeli occupation operations. Speaking on VOC News, Yusuf Mohamed, CEO of Islamic Relief South Africa, described the dire situation facing the Palestinian people as starvation deepens in Gaza. […]
By Rachel Mohamed Cape Town Intifada and Deep South for Palestine will host a Palestine Freedom Motorcade on August 10, starting from Rondebosch Common. This event coincides with Women’s Month and aims to highlight the struggles and difficulties faced by Palestinian women and girls amid the ongoing bombardment of the Palestinian people by Israeli forces in Gaza. In an interview with VOC News, Uzair Mohamed, the founding director of Cape […]
By Rachel Mohamed President Donald Trump has expressed his hope that Israel will take control of food distribution in the Gaza Strip. He claims that Hamas is mismanaging food supplies and alleges that the group is stealing humanitarian aid intended for the local population. Concerns have arisen within the international community due to these remarks, particularly in light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region, which has been exacerbated […]
Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya, a leader in Gaza and head of its negotiating delegation for the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, has stated that the ongoing negotiations seem meaningless while the siege and starvation of Palestinians in Gaza continue. His comments come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump announced they would abandon ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. Speaking to VOC News, Hamas expert and British Palestinian academic Dr. […]
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