Israel recalls ambassador to South Africa over parliamentary vote

Israel has recalled its ambassador to South Africa back to Jerusalem “for consultations” ahead of a parliamentary vote in the African country to decide the fate of the Israeli embassy on Tuesday.

“Following the latest South African statements, the ambassador of Israel to Pretoria has been recalled to Jerusalem for consultations,” Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday on social media platform X. 

The parliament vote will be held over a motion to shut down the Israeli embassy and cut all ties with Israel until a ceasefire is implemented in Gaza.