Summary
South Africa has removed Israel's top diplomat from the country for breaking diplomatic rules. The diplomat, Ariel Seidman, was accused of making inappropriate comments about South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and arranging visits from Israeli officials without permission.
Key Facts
- South Africa expelled Ariel Seidman, Israel's top diplomat, from the country.
- Seidman was accused of violating diplomatic rules by making negative comments about President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- He used official social media to criticize the South African president.
- The South African government declared him persona non grata, meaning he is not welcome.
- Seidman has 72 hours to leave South Africa.
- The tension follows South Africa's accusation against Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice, which Israel denies.
- Israel currently does not have a full ambassador in South Africa.
- Seidman also managed diplomatic relations with several neighboring countries.
