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This bill addresses perceived hostile and antisemitic conduct by the South African government by implementing a series of diplomatic and economic consequences. The legislation finds that South Africa has engaged in actions targeting Israel and Jewish communities through international legal institutions, and has aligned with authoritarian regimes contrary to U.S. interests. The bill suspends direct U.S. assistance to the South African government unless the Secretary of State certifies that South Africa has ceased supporting legal actions against Israel, implemented anti-corruption reforms, and engaged constructively with U.S. diplomats. It mandates the President to impose targeted sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act against South African officials who promote antisemitic policies, unjustly target Israel or Jewish individuals, or engage in corruption. The Secretary of State must submit an initial report within 90 days detailing South Africa's actions against Israel and a summary of U.S. assistance, with annual updates for three years. The sanctions and assistance restrictions can be terminated if South Africa stops politically motivated legal actions, implements institutional reforms, and improves diplomatic cooperation with the U.S. and its allies. Importantly, the bill explicitly does not prohibit diplomatic engagement, private humanitarian assistance, or affect trade agreements not directly linked to the behaviors outlined in the legislation.

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