Addressing the 61st Annual Meeting of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) in Bali, Lamola expressed his country’s condolences on behalf of all victims of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The atrocities committed against civilians are of great concern to the world; we urge international stakeholders to end violence immediately,” he said.

At this time, the minister added, our main concern is the urgent humanitarian needs of those affected, and we implore that all basic needs be provided to alleviate their suffering.

He added that delays in resolving the deadly conflict by relevant United Nations resolutions “have led to an endless cycle of unspeakable atrocities and human rights violations.

South Africa’s foreign policy aims to promote a viable and sustainable peace plan for the Middle East, where Palestine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and economic viability are guaranteed with sovereign equality between Palestine and Israel, Lamola recalled.

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