Israel has recalled its ambassador to South Africa “for consultations” in anticipation of a parliamentary vote that will determine the future of the Israeli embassy.

Israel’s ministry of foreign affairs announced on X, “Following the latest South African statements, the Ambassador of Israel to Pretoria has been recalled to Jerusalem for consultations.”

The scheduled vote in South Africa’s parliament aims to decide on closing the Israeli embassy and severing all ties with Israel until a ceasefire is established in Gaza.