Malawi and Israel - Choosing Economic Gains Over Principles of International Justice?

The newly signed bilateral agreement on exporting Malawian workers to Israel has been hailed by both sides to the agreement as a new chapter in their relations. Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister Haskel highlighted the agreement's importance as "a people-to-people partnership, not just a government-to-government transaction".However, as the ink dries on this agreement, a deeper, more troubling question arises: Is Malawi trading its ethical and moral principles rooted in international law for economic benefits? At a time when Israel is accused of committing war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide by killing children, civilians and health workers in Gaza, a time when Israel's head of state is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), Malawi's support raises serious questions about its global standing, adherence to international law and more importantly its moral compass.Behind the deal: What are the motives?Since 7 October 2023, Israel's agricultural sector has been hit h...