The statement was intended to counter the African Union and South Africa, which has accused Israel of committing genocide in the International Court of Justice.
A total of 40 lawmakers from 20 African countries affirmed Jerusalem is the true capital of Israel and declared an intention to seek partnerships with the Jewish State.
They gathered to sign the “Addis Ababa Declaration of Africa-Israel Cooperation and Partnership” document which declared, “We affirm Jerusalem as the legitimate, undivided, and eternal capital of the State of Israel.”
The statement was intended to counter the condemnation of Israel by the African Union and South Africa, which has accused Israel of committing genocide in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).