Question NW167 to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
01 March 2024 - NW167
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether it is the policy position of her department to consider Hamas, that has been designated by certain countries like the United States of America and the European Union as a terrorist group, to be the legitimate government of the people of Gaza; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the reasons for such a consideration?
Reply:
South Africa does not consider Hamas as a terrorist organisation in line with the United Nations. South Africa maintains open lines of communication with all Palestinian political formations, including Fatah, Hamas as well as with all other political factions.