British Politician George Galloway Alleges Plan for 'Second Israel' in South Africa
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Former British MP George Galloway visited Cape Town, South Africa, and alleged that Israelis might be planning a "second Israel" there, warning the Western Cape could become the "new Tel Aviv." Galloway, a vocal critic of Israel, made these remarks during a pro-Palestinian tour. He also called for South Africa to stop coal exports to Israel, citing the ICJ case.
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- George Galloway alleged Israelis may be planning a "second Israel" in South Africa.
- Galloway warned the Western Cape could become the "new Tel Aviv" if independent.
- The former British MP made the claims during a visit to Cape Town.
- He participated in pro-Palestinian events with journalist Yvonne Ridley.
- Galloway urged South Africa to stop coal exports to Israel.
George Galloway, leader of the Workers Party of Britain and a former Member of Parliament, has visited Cape Town, South Africa, where he made controversial claims about Israelis potentially planning a "second Israel" in the region. Galloway warned that the Western Cape could become the "new Tel Aviv" if it were to gain independence, drawing parallels to places like Argentina and Cyprus.
These remarks were made during Galloway's tour of South Africa, which included participation in several pro-Palestinian events alongside journalist Yvonne Ridley. Galloway, 72, is a long-standing and controversial figure in British politics. He previously served as a Labour MP from 1987 until his recent parliamentary term ended shortly after his return in a 2024 by-election.
Galloway has a history of strong anti-Israel rhetoric and has become a prominent voice in the UK advocating for boycotts against Israel and supporting the Palestinian cause. During his current visit, he also urged the South African government to halt coal exports to Israel, arguing that continued trade contradicts South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. In another speech in Cape Town, Galloway stated that "colonialism never died, it just changed its form."
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