Two African countries that are strong supporters of the Palestinian people are facing turmoil amid the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas. South Africa's diplomatic links with Israel have soured following what it called the “unfortunate conduct” of the Israeli ambassador – while Tunisian lawmakers are at odds with the president over a bill criminalising ties with Israel.
South Africa described the targeted killings of civilians in Gaza by the Israeli armed forces as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide – three of the crimes within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
