South Africa and Israel Expel Each Other’s Diplomats

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar responded to South Africa’s criticisms of Israel by declaring South African diplomat Byneveldt persona non grata, requiring her to leave Israel within 72 hours. This decision followed what they termed “false attacks” against Israel and a “unilateral, baseless” move regarding another diplomat, Seidman. The escalating diplomatic tensions highlight the conflict between Israel and South Africa in the international arena.

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