Israel recalls ambassador from South Africa

Israel's Foreign Ministry said Monday night that, following the latest statements made by South African officials, the Ambassador of Israel to Pretoria has been recalled to Jerusalem for consultations.

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 21 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Foreign Ministry said Monday night that, following the latest statements made by South African officials, the Ambassador of Israel to Pretoria has been recalled to Jerusalem for consultations. A few days ago, South Africa's ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) called for the country to sever diplomatic ties with Israel.

ANC spokeswoman Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri said, "We cannot sit back and watch the genocidal actions of the Israeli regime." Israel's move comes two weeks after South Africa recalled its diplomats from Israel. (ANI/TPS)