Alvin Botes, the South African Deputy Minister, praised Qatar’s role in global peace efforts during his address at the Al Jazeera Forum. He discussed Qatar’s mediation in the Gaza ceasefire and South Africa’s commitment to supporting Palestinian rights through international legal avenues. The formation of the Hague Group signifies growing international cooperation in addressing alleged crimes against the Palestinian people.
South African Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, acknowledged Qatar’s crucial role in advancing global peace by promoting dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution. In an exclusive interview with Qatar News Agency during the 16th Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, Botes highlighted Qatar’s success, alongside Egypt and the U.S., in mediating a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. He emphasized South Africa’s commitment to collaborating with Qatar and Egypt to fulfill the ceasefire’s phases and stressed the importance of achieving lasting peace.
Botes underlined South Africa’s potential to support Palestinian solidarity, advocating for the establishment of an independent state and a two-state solution. His participation at the Al Jazeera Forum reflects his country’s pledge to utilize the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to address allegations that Israeli policies over the past 15 months amount to genocide. He confirmed that South Africa has presented a substantial legal memorandum detailing documented evidence of human rights violations against the Palestinian people, particularly in Gaza.
He expressed optimism regarding international solidarity in the case against Israel filed at the ICJ, noting that more countries are joining this legal effort. Several nations have already submitted their legal documents, while others plan to join in the near future. Botes mentioned the formation of a new group— the Hague Group—comprising nine countries, aimed at promoting legal accountability for Israel’s actions based on interim measures adopted by the ICJ. This group seeks to engage more nations from the Middle East to foster solidarity with Palestine.
In summary, the Deputy Minister highlighted Qatar’s vital mediation role in international conflicts, especially the Gaza ceasefire. He emphasized South Africa’s commitment to Palestinian rights and their intent to utilize international legal frameworks against alleged injustices. The formation of the Hague Group points to a collaborative approach among nations towards achieving accountability and supporting Palestine.
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