WATCH: 'We will arm Hamas and remove Israeli Embassy' Malema says

Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has pledged to support Hamas, the governing body of the Gaza Strip, in their struggle against what he perceives as Israeli oppression. Malema made this statement during a gathering outside the Israeli Embassy in Tshwane, underlining his party's unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Malema's words were explicit: "We are here to do a simple task, to tell Israel and the world to know that we are on the side of Palestine. We are not neutral, neutrality during difficult times is equal to selling out. Comrades, what type of government do we have in Israel that goes and bombs a hospital? There is nothing wrong Hamas did when you are oppressed, the only option you have is to fight. The EFF when it takes over next year, it is going to arm Hamas and make sure Hamas has got the necessary equipment to fight for their freedom."

The Israel-Palestine conflict, deeply rooted in historical, political, and religious factors, has been a contentious and sensitive topic for over a century. It has witnessed a series of key events, including the Balfour Declaration in 1917, the 1947 United Nations partition plan, and the subsequent Arab-Israeli war that led to the creation of Israel.

The situation remains marked by shifting borders, sporadic violence, and diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. The Gaza Strip, governed by Hamas since 2007, has been a focal point of contention, with some nations designating the organization as a terrorist group.
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