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.

They discuss how the October 7th massacre reminds them of the atrocities committed in South Sudan.

'King Zwelithini will also be gratefully remembered by the Jewish community, particularly in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal, as a warm and generous friend whose door was always open.'

Muslim-majority African nations are ending decades-long breaks in diplomatic relations with Israel, strengthening their ties with the Jewish state.

Netanyahu is visiting Liberia as the first leader of a non-African state invited to address the Economic Community of West African States.