EFF demands investigation into DA, PA, and ACDP’s Israel visit

THE EFF is not backing down on their calls for an investigation into the recent visit by Members of Parliament from the DA, Patriotic Alliance (PA), and African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) to Israel, describing it as “disgraceful and treasonous”.

- MASHUDU SADIKE [e-mail]

The trip, characterised as a “fact-finding mission, has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning its legitimacy and purpose.

According to reports, the delegation met with various Israeli authorities, including President Isaac Herzog, a move that has been deemed a direct affront to South Africa's commitment to justice for Palestinians.

The EFF argued that this visit undermined the country’s long-standing support for the Palestinian people and its opposition to Israeli apartheid.

The party demanded that all MPs involved in the visit be summoned to appear before the Speaker and the Joint Standing Committee on Ethics; their diplomatic privileges be suspended pending investigation; the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) issue a formal statement disassociating South Africa from this

delegation and Parliament reaffirm its commitment to the complete isolation of the Israeli regime.