South Africa Vows to Arrest Citizens Returning from IDF Service

South Africa's foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, stated that citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will be arrested upon their return home, following accusations of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice. The government is concerned about its citizens joining the Israeli Defense Forces and warned that they could face prosecution. Pandor's comments reflect a hardening of the government's stance, as South Africa has been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian people and a critic of Israel. The issue is deeply tied to the ruling ANC party and many South Africans, who draw parallels between Israel's policies and South Africa's apartheid era. Israel denies the charges and accuses South Africa of representing the Hamas militant group.