After Being Complained To ICJ, Israeli Airlines Suspend Flights To South Africa

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JAKARTA - Israel's airline, El Al, announced the suspension of flights to South Africa, a country that filed a genocide case against Israel at the International Court in The Hague.

"El Al announced the suspension of his flight to Johannesburg in South Africa, starting at the end of March," the Israeli Public Broadcasting Company said.

The decision was taken on the same day ahead of the initial decision of the International Court in a case accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.

"El Al is expected to stop operating flights to South Africa due to a lack of passengers, originating from allegations of South African genocide against Israel at the International Court, according to sources within the company," the daily Jerusalem Post wrote.

The daily quoted unnamed sources as saying: "Given the security situation and cases in The Hague, Israelis don't want to fly to South Africa, and prefer new destinations, such as Tokyo, the US and Thailand."

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On January 11-12, the International Court held two public hearings on the case. This Friday, the International Court issued a decision on the case.

Israel has launched relentless air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip since a cross-border attack by Hamas that Tel Aviv says killed 1,200 people.

It is recorded that 26,803 Palestinians have died, with most of the dead being women and children, as well as 64,487 others injured, according to Palestinian health authorities.