Israel-Palestine conflict escalation in a divided world – implications

Dr Makhubela comments on the policy position of the ANC regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. In an interview with NewzRoom Africa (15 October, 2023) he argues that the most important aspect of conflict resolution is to ensure that civilian lives are protected, and that any act of violence against civilians (be they Israeli or Palestinian) should be condemned and stopped. 

NewzRoom Africa interviewed Dr Makhubela (9 October, 2023) on the announcement by Israel of a total blockade of the Gaza Strip (including food, water, electricity and movement). In this interview it is argued that Hamas may have decided to launch its attack at this time due to global division. The global divisions brought about by the Russia-Ukraine conflict will impact on the ability to establish global consensus on how to resolve this conflict. A notable question at this stage is what further actions both Hamas (from Gaza) and Hezbollah (from Lebanon) are planning to take. 

SABC News interview (8 October, 2023) with Dr Makhubela on the Hamas incursion into Israel, and the latter’s declaration of war. Dr Makhubela sounds the alarm regarding the escalation of this conflict in a world already divided by the Russia-Ukraine war.