The South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa had announced its intentions to mediate in the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Ramaphosa had on Thursday, October 12, called for an instantaneous ceasefire, saying that his country would draw on its experience of conflict resolution in Africa and in the overseas.
The South African president had also remarked that the atrocities against civilians were highly concerning, and had urged for the immediate and unconditional opening of humanitarian corridors to get to the people in need.
Power, water and fuel supplies to the Gaza strip have since been cut off by the Israeli authorities, who had declared that they will only end the blockade once all Israeli hostages were returned.
