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South Africa Expels Israeli Envoy Amid Rising Tensions

2/5/2026

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South Africa declared Israel's envoy persona non grata, obliging Israel to expel South Africa's envoy from Ramallah.
Jewish leaders in South Africa express concern over "dark times" amid rising hostility from the African National Congress (ANC).
Opposition figures are exploring alternative ways to engage with Israel.
Israel's outreach to a tribal leader may have intensified the ANC's discontent.

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South Africa declared Israel's envoy persona non grata, obliging Israel to expel South Africa's envoy from Ramallah.
Jewish leaders in South Africa express concern over "dark times" amid rising hostility from the African National Congress (ANC).
Opposition figures are exploring alternative ways to engage with Israel.
Israel's outreach to a tribal leader may have intensified the ANC's discontent.