International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane made this announcement when she tabled her Budget Vote in Parliament on Tuesday.

She also announced that South Africa would donate $1 million to assist with humanitarian efforts in Gaza soon.

Her announcement comes amid growing calls for the United Nations Security Council to act within the ambit of international law to deal with the violent attacks on the people of Palestine, which has left many civilians – including innocent women and children – dead.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/world/president-send-team-israel-amid-gaza-invasion