South Africans demonstrated in several provinces after the arrest of Palestine solidarity activists aboard the Freedom Flotilla, en route to break the siege on Gaza. Protesters are calling on the South African government to take urgent action, including cutting diplomatic ties with Israel, ending trade deals (especially in coal), and upholding its commitment to international justice. The demonstration is part of a growing global outcry against Israel’s blockade of Gaza and the repression of peaceful activism in support of Palestine.
