Today, Wednesday, the Republic of South Africa called on the international community to launch an urgent and comprehensive investigation into the mass graves that were discovered in the Gaza Strip, following the withdrawal of the Israeli occupation army from some areas.

The South African Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation indicated, in a statement, the state of terror that emerged after the discovery of mass graves in the “Nasser” and “Al-Shifa” hospitals, after the Israeli occupation army withdrew from them.

It stressed that Israel, which continues its war on Gaza, ignores the decisions of the International Court of Justice and remains unpunished, noting that the evidence related to the mass killings committed by Israel against civilians indicates war crimes and genocide.

It stated that South Africa urges the court to launch a comprehensive and impartial investigation into this case, in accordance with the standards of international law, to uncover the facts and bring those responsible to justice.

It explained that international humanitarian law protects human life in times of war by prohibiting attacks against civilians, stressing that it is the common duty of the international community to ensure that atrocities committed are properly investigated.