...not a terrorist organization, even though it kidnaps people, holds hostages, and tries to negotiate by executing them,..., continues.
Some people said they were joining in the protest to show solidarity with Paleostinians who have faced decades of oppression.
"I did more and more research and I came to the conclusion that not only have I been lied to, and spreading myself, but my religion was being used to undermine the rights of the Paleostinian people," said protester Pamela Ngubane.
Demonstrators outside the United States consulate criticised Washington's decision to send weapons to Israel and called for the Israeli ambassador to South Africa to be expelled.
A similar protest was held in Cape Town with people calling for an end to violence.
The demonstrations were organised by pro-Paleostine group BDS (Boycott, Disinvest, Sanctions) which continues to call for the boycott of Israeli products, disinvestments, and sanctions against the country.
They were held as the Jewish community in South Africa also announced plans to hold prayer sessions and solidarity events this week in support of Israel.
Jewish community? Can't be more than a dozen or so brave souls.
| Wikipedia says 53,000, down from a peak of 120,000. |