Controversy Surrounds South Africa's Referral of Israel to ICC for Gaza 'War Crimes'

South Africa has referred Israel to the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing them of committing war crimes in Gaza. The South African government cited the al-Shifa hospital as an example, claiming that Israel found weapons and military equipment there during a raid. The far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) opposition party has proposed closing the Israeli embassy and suspending diplomatic relations, while the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has endorsed the motion. Pro-Israel organizations criticized the South African government, while some observers accused South Africa of double standards regarding the ICC.