“We would like a cessation of hostilities and the opening of humanitarian corridors.

This is what Ramaphosa stands for: using all possible measures,” the source said. 

According to him, Western media prefer to present a "more pro-Israel point of view", while journalists from other parts of the world have chosen to cover the conflict in a more balanced way.

“We have noticed that when we make our arguments, the next day Israel makes its arguments - and they are covered by the media,” Magwenya said.

The attitude towards the position of the Palestinians is different: some media outlets chose to refuse to cover the incidents that occurred in Gaza, the interlocutor said.

In February, the office of the South African President sent an urgent request regarding Israeli actions in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.