In an unconventional alliance, senior Hamas officials participated in commemorating Nelson Mandela’s 10th death anniversary alongside his family. South Africa strongly condemns Israel’s handling of the October 7 Hamas attacks, prompting a war with significant casualties.
Mandela’s legacy as a proponent of a Palestinian state was emphasized during a wreath-laying ceremony attended by Hamas representatives.
The ruling African National Congress backs motions against Israel, advocating for the closure of the Israeli embassy and diplomatic ties suspension. Israel’s absence of senior leaders at Mandela’s 2013 funeral adds a historical context to the ongoing tensions.
