Telfed statement on recall of S.A. Ambassador to Israel
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Press Release 3rd June 2010
Telfed expressed today its regret and disappointment at the recall of the S.African Ambassador to Israel for what are believed to be “consultations” over Israel’s handling of the flotilla to Gaza.
Telfed endorses the Israeli government’s statement which suggested that those who criticize Israel would be better advised to turn their criticism against the terror-supporting rioters from the flotilla, who have nothing to do with humaneness and were obviously intent on confrontation.
“The South African Government must be aware that the tragedy at high sea could have been avoided had the flotilla organizers accepted Israel’s offer to transfer the goods from Ashdod to Gaza,” said Telfed Chairman Maish Isaacson. “The refusal to cooperate peacefully and the violent attacks by persons on one ship led to the most unfortunate events and loss of life,” said Isaacson. “We are saddened by the loss of life and injuries but Israel has every right under international law to protect its sovereignty in the face of a terrorist-led Hamas government in Gaza which openly seeks Israel’s destruction,” he added.
Telfed also expressed its hope that the recall of Ambassador Ismail Coovadia will be temporary and will not damage the long-standing and good relations between Israel and South Africa with the latter seeking to act as an honest-broker in the resolving the Palestinian-Israeli dispute.
Telfed endorses the Israeli government’s statement which suggested that those who criticize Israel would be better advised to turn their criticism against the terror-supporting rioters from the flotilla, who have nothing to do with humaneness and were obviously intent on confrontation.
“The South African Government must be aware that the tragedy at high sea could have been avoided had the flotilla organizers accepted Israel’s offer to transfer the goods from Ashdod to Gaza,” said Telfed Chairman Maish Isaacson. “The refusal to cooperate peacefully and the violent attacks by persons on one ship led to the most unfortunate events and loss of life,” said Isaacson. “We are saddened by the loss of life and injuries but Israel has every right under international law to protect its sovereignty in the face of a terrorist-led Hamas government in Gaza which openly seeks Israel’s destruction,” he added.
Telfed also expressed its hope that the recall of Ambassador Ismail Coovadia will be temporary and will not damage the long-standing and good relations between Israel and South Africa with the latter seeking to act as an honest-broker in the resolving the Palestinian-Israeli dispute.
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