South Africa explains expulsion of Israeli envoy

Pretoria and West Jerusalem last week engaged in tit-for-tat moves against senior diplomats, accusing each other of hostile conduct

South Africa’s decision to expel Israeli diplomat Ariel Seidman followed failed attempts to engage West Jerusalem over various concerns, including actions that undermine Pretoria’s sovereignty, an official has said.

On Friday, Seidman, Israel’s charge d’affaires in Pretoria, was given 72 hours to leave...