Germany invokes the Holocaust in defence of Israel

The diplomatic posturing came as tens of thousands of people took to the streets in capitals across the world to protest against Israel's war on Gaza as the conflict entered its 100th day. People gathered at rallies in the United States, South Africa, Britain, Indonesia and Malaysia on Saturday, as well as at protests in Thailand, Japan, Italy, Greece and Pakistan. The majority of countries backing South Africa's case are from the Arab world and Africa. In Europe, only the Muslim nation of Turkey has publicly offered its support. No Western country has declared support for South Africa's allegations against…