Ramaphosa meets Perez family after Hamas releases slain captain’s remains
Perez who was born in South Africa, was taken hostage and killed during the 7 October 2023 attacks in Israel.
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with the family of slain South African-born Captain Daniel Perez, whose remains were recently released by Hamas. Perez, born in Johannesburg, grew up in Glenhazel before the family relocated to Israel in 2014. Speaking to Perez's family, the president expressed his condolences and reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to supporting all South Africans caught in conflict zones, regardless of their race or religion.
The South African government also continues to assist other foreign nationals in need, according to spokesman Vincent Magwenya. This assistance includes South Africans trapped in the Syrian war, and the safe return of Ukrainian children.
Meanwhile, Israel rejected a peace deal proposed by US President Donald Trump, stating they will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the plan, which was agreed upon by Hamas in late July, and emphasized that no withdrawal would occur until the terrorist group is genuinely disarmed. Netanyahu described Trump as "our greatest friend in the White House" but made clear that Israel would challenge the US President's stance on the deal.
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