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There are urgent actions that must be taken to end the bloodshed in the Israel-Palestine war, which should also be accompanied by other important actions to achieve lasting peace, writes Sumaya Hendricks, Head: Dialogue & Advocacy.

“As South Africans we can relate to what is happening to Palestinians. Our people waged a brave and courageous struggle to achieve their freedom and were subjected to untold suffering just like the Palestinians are going through. The nightmare of apartheid was only brought to an end by the relentless struggle of our people and the courage and foresight of leaders who put aside their differences and sought peace rather than revenge.” – Opening remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Cairo Summit for Peace (October 21, 2023)

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