The Spin
Pro-Palestine narrative
Removing all diplomatic personnel from Tel Aviv is a signal to Israel that Pretoria does not stand by its policies in Palestine and its illegal occupation. This move is a show of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Pro-Israel narrative
This diplomatic action by South Africa is unacceptable. Tel Aviv expects Pretoria to condemn Hamas and support Israel's right to defend itself from a catastrophic assault by a terrorist group.
Metaculus Prediction
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