South Africa

March 14, 2024 | |

China, Russia, and Iran Hold Fifth Trilateral Naval Drill

The naval forces of China, Russia, and Iran are conducting a four-day trilateral drill in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean that started on March 12. The drill’s spokesperson,...

March 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Russia, China, and Iran deepen ties with naval drill

Russia, Iran, and China have conducted at least four naval drills in the past. However, this year’s are larger, and they come amidst rising tensions in the Red Sea and off the coast of Yemen.

March 8, 2024 | |

South Africa Again Attacks Israel at the International Court of Justice

South Africa on March 6 submitted an urgent request that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) order Israel to suspend its military operations in Gaza “immediately.” South...

March 8, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: March 8, 2024

Today’s Issue: Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Islamic Jihad Operative in Friday West Bank Raid | After Rockets Fired From Gaza at Nahal Oz and Sderot, IDF Returns Fire, Launches Airstrikes | IDF Completes...

March 8, 2024 | Orde Kittrie |

Stop bailing out South Africa’s corrupt leaders

Excerpt South Africa’s current president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has betrayed Nelson Mandela’s legacy of human rights and social justice. South Africa’s citizens suffer through daily power blackouts of...

March 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthi sinking of Rubymar ship off Yemen is a blow to the West

More thought needs to be put into what to do when and if ships are struck by missiles. Letting ships slowly sink is not a good solution.

March 1, 2024 | David May |

Hamas’ South African Support Network

A web of unsanctioned organizations operating in South Africa support and enable the terrorist group free of consequences.

February 22, 2024 | |

U.S. Defends Israel at International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice “should not find that Israel is legally obligated to immediately and unconditionally withdraw from occupied territory,” a U.S. representative...

February 19, 2024 | Orde Kittrie |

The ICJ’s New Chief Judge Has a History of Bias Against Israel

Nawaf Salam has also been a candidate for Lebanese prime minister twice since joining the bench in 2018.

February 18, 2024 | |

Unless Hamas Releases Hostages, Israel to Push into Rafah During Ramadan

Israel gave Hamas until Ramadan to release hostages, saying on February 18 that otherwise the Gaza Strip military offensive would continue into Rafah. The Ramadan fasting month begins...

February 16, 2024 | |

ICJ Rejects South Africa’s New Attack Against Israel

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on February 16 rejected South Africa’s “urgent request for additional measures” to restrict Israel’s possible operations in Rafah....

February 2, 2024 | Caleb Weiss |

Islamic State describes intense campaign against Shabaab in northern Somalia

In the latest issue of the Islamic State’s weekly Al-Naba newsletter, the global jihadist organization describes in detail a fierce campaign its so-called Somali Province waged against Shabaab, al-Qaeda’s...

January 29, 2024 | David May |

Don’t Punish Israeli Athletes for Receiving Death Threats

Instead of protecting Israeli athletes facing threats of violence, some sporting bodies have rewarded terrorism by banning Israeli competitors, often while insisting the exclusion is for the athletes’...

January 26, 2024 | |

ICJ Rejects Gaza Ceasefire Demand, Urges Hostages Released

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on January 26 issued a provisional order that rejected South Africa’s request to order Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza....

January 17, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

The blood libel at The Hague

Anti-Israeli genocidaires accuse Israelis of genocide

January 12, 2024 | |

Jerusalem Rejects Pretoria’s Genocide “Libel” at International Court of Justice

Israel rejected South Africa’s charge of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague on January 12. The court is expected to decide within weeks on whether...

January 12, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF vows transparency as Israel defends itself at ICJ

South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza at an International Court of Justice hearing at the Hague on January 11. In response, Israel presented its case on January...

January 12, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: Jan. 12, 2024

Today’s Issue: U.S., UK, and Allied Forces Strike Houthi Targets | Israel Fights Allegations of Genocide at the UN | Israel, Lebanon Prefer ‘Diplomacy’ at Border, Says U.S. Diplomat | US Secretary...

January 12, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Will Houthis cross the line US has drawn in Red Sea

There will be many questions in coming days about whether these strikes were successful and whether the Houthis will be deterred.

November 26, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

How is Hamas targeting the West Bank after prisoner release deal?

Hamas flags at rallies after the prisoner release and Hamas continuing to dictate terms shows the larger game plan of Hamas and its regional backers.