South Africa has ordered Israel's top diplomat to leave the country within 72 hours, citing a series of diplomatic violations, including public criticism of President Cyril Ramaphosa and failure to notify the government of official visits. In response, Israel expelled South Africa's senior diplomatic representative, escalating tensions between the two countries. The feud comes amid South Africa's ongoing case at the United Nations top court accusing Israel of genocide in its war on Gaza, an accusation Israel denies. Protests in South Africa against Israel's actions in Gaza have intensified, with calls to close the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and growing support for the Palestinian cause.