# International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa joined The Hague Group to uphold international law and end Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territories. Addressing Parliament’s Justice Portfolio Committee on the International Court of Justice, Lamola said the initiative, alongside the Madrid Group, seeks an immediate ceasefire, negotiations, and a just peace. He emphasised South Africa’s commitment to promoting accountability, and the Palestinians’ inalienable rights:
Lamola affirms SA’s membership of The Hague Group to back Palestinian rights [SOUND]
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