South African President: Don't visit Israel

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma is calling on South Africans not to visit Israel in order to show solidarity with the people of Palestine, the Africa News website reported Sunday.

Zuma’s comments came at the 105th anniversary celebration of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), during which he reiterated the party’s solidarity with the oppressed people of the world, citing “Palestine” as an example.

“The people of Palestine continue to suffer in their rightful quest for self-determination … We reiterate that we firmly discourage travel to Israel for causes not related to fostering peace in the region,” Zuma said.

Zuma also said his party supported the UN Resolution 2334, which was passed last month by the Security Council and which condemned Israeli illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

He also called on the Palestinian people to unite and achieve their goal.