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South Africa welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal By Neo Bodumela
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the South African government, welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas.

The President was speaking during a public lecture at the University of Malay at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia where he was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations on Monday.

“We welcome the ceasefire deal brokered by President Donald Trump and supported by a number of countries in the Middle East and beyond, including the return of the hostages, the release of Palestinian prisoners and the resumption of humanitarian assistance.

“However, we are concerned that this ceasefire is being undermined by continued assaults on Gaza and the West Bank,” he said.

The President called on the international community to make “every effort to ensure that the peace deal provides a path towards Palestinian statehood and self-determination.”

“We must pursue the goal of a two-state solution on the basis of the 1967 borders, with a Palestinian state existing alongside and in peace with the State of Israel,” he stated. President Ramaphosa noted that the people of Gaza are “facing genocide.” “After decades of dispossession, repression and oppression, the people of Gaza are facing genocide. “We cannot but be moved to action by the slaughter of tens of thousands of civilians, forced displacement, deliberate starvation and the destruction of homes, schools, hospitals and other essential infrastructure,” he remarked.

Much like South Africa, the Malaysian government has supported the cause of the Palestinian people and championed the cause of a two-state solution. “We pay tribute to the principled solidarity of the peoples of Malaysia with the oppressed and suffering Palestinian people.

“We salute Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership in publicly supporting South Africa’s case against the State of Israel at the International Court of Justice and for Malaysia’s active leadership within the Hague Group.

“This is truly the spirit of Bandung: the solidarity of conscience,” the President noted. The two nations also “stand shoulder to shoulder on the global stage in our mutual quest for social justice for people everywhere”.

“Our two nations have stood consistently for the reform of the institutions of global governance so that the needs of the Global South are reflected.

“We continue to call for reform of the United Nations Security Council so that it reflects the realities of the 21st century, and so that it may fulfil its original purpose as a guarantor of international peace and security,” President Ramaphosa said. – SAnews.gov.za NeoB Mon, 10/27/2025 - 07:52 422 views

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