The President of South Africa has declared that his government will push the African Union to formally designate Israel as a “terrorist state,” in a move that could intensify diplomatic tensions across the international community.
The South African leader said Pretoria would mobilize support among African states to table the proposal before the continental body, arguing that recent developments in the Middle East warrant stronger political action.
“We will pressure the African Union to designate Israel as a terrorist state,” the president reportedly stated while addressing supporters and political stakeholders, emphasizing that Africa must take a firm stand on issues of international justice and human rights.
The declaration signals a possible new phase in diplomatic confrontation between South Africa and Israel, as Pretoria has in recent years taken increasingly strong positions against Israeli military operations and policies toward Palestinians.
Analysts say the push within the African Union could trigger intense debate among member states, many of which maintain varying diplomatic, economic, and security relationships with Israel.
The African Union, which represents 55 member countries across the continent, has historically sought to balance solidarity with the Palestinian cause while maintaining diplomatic channels with Israel and other global partners.
If formally presented, the proposal could spark one of the most divisive foreign policy debates within the continental body in recent years, potentially reshaping Africa’s collective stance on the Middle East conflict.
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