The South African Minister Who Took on Israel | Gaza Diaries | Dr. Naledi Pandor & Dr. Omar Suleiman

South Africa’s former Minister of International Relations, Dr. Naledi Pandor, became the face of the ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide. In this conversation with Dr. Omar Suleiman, she explains why South Africa took that stand, how faith shaped her response, and what international solidarity truly means. From confronting false media narratives to receiving death threats, Dr. Pandor reflects on the personal and political cost of speaking out—while urging Muslims to reclaim their moral leadership and global influence. What does it mean to act with Iman when the world chooses silence? 0:00 – A Voice That Never Shook for Palestine 4:00 – Dr. Naledi Pandor on How Islam Shaped Her Courage 12:30 – The Fight Against Apartheid and the Memory of Mandela 16:00 – Why Respectability Is Israel’s Greatest Prize 20:30 – The BDS Movement and a Crisis of Hope 24:30 – South Africa’s Case at the ICJ Against Israel 29:00 – Is the International System Broken Beyond Repair? 37:00 – What Malcolm X Warned About in 1964 42:00 – Her Favorite Verse from the Qur’an 44:00 – Update on the ICJ Case Against Israel 45:30 – Closing Du'a Click SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 icon to receive the latest updates from Yaqeen! #omarsuleiman #gazadiaries #palestine #gaza Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute! Recorded by INX Prime South Africa.