South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on the International Criminal Court to "conduct an immediate investigation into war crimes" committed by Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Ramaphosa explained in a statement to reporters, on Monday, that they had submitted the necessary documents to the International Criminal Court regarding Israeli “war crimes,” and that they were waiting for the court to take action regarding the investigation.

He pointed out that the International Criminal Court has the authority to indict those responsible for “war crimes” committed in Palestine.

He added, "We want the International Criminal Court to act in accordance with its laws, rules and regulations."

He described Israeli attacks against civilians in the Gaza Strip as a "violation of international humanitarian law."

It is noteworthy that South Africa submitted a request to the International Criminal Court last month to investigate “war crimes” committed by Israel.

Since last October 7, the Israeli army has been waging a devastating war on Gaza that, as of Monday, has left 19,453 Palestinians dead, in addition to 52,286 wounded, most of them children and women, massive destruction of infrastructure and an “unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe,” according to sources. Palestinian and international.