South Africa called the move 'shocking' and said it was “appalled” by the AU Commission’s decision to grant Israel observer status.
South Africa called the move "shocking" and said it was “appalled” by the AU Commission’s decision to grant Israel observer status.Israel’s recent admission to the African Union as an observer has prompted a strong backlash from the Member States of the African bloc.
This decision by the AU Commission to grant the State of Israel an observer status, a move that had been rejected for nearly two decades, has triggered criticism with several African countries saying its admission is incompatible with the values and principles of the AU charter.
Pleased by its decision, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was quick to congratulate the AU “for its leadership in building bridges and creating new avenues for exchange,” adding that the country welcomes “Israel’s return to the African Union as an observer as part of our support for broader normalization.”Joining the African Union is a diplomatic goal Israel had been working to achieve for nearly two decades.
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