US EditionMore than 150 Palestinians were held on a plane for around 12 hours in South Africa
- On Thursday, 153 Palestinian passengers were allowed to disembark at OR Tambo after a Global Airways charter from Kenya was held on the tarmac for almost 12 hours until accommodation was guaranteed.
- Because none applied for asylum and documents lacked exit stamps, Border Management Authority said BMA immigration officers denied entry after standard interview questions about duration of stay and accommodation.
- After verification and intervention, 130 Palestinians were processed into South Africa under 90-day visa-exempt entry, while 23 Palestinians transferred onward, with Gift of the Givers guaranteeing accommodation.
- The South African public expressed outrage as Gift of the Givers' Imtiaz Sooliman said children and pregnant women were among those affected, alleging Israel did not stamp their passports and thanking officials including Zane Dangor and Ronald Lamola for assistance.
- Last month a first plane carrying 176 Palestinians landed on October 28, and the BMA said it will continue to uphold legal frameworks while Gift of the Givers with civil society partners provide humanitarian assistance.
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On Thursday, 13 November, 153 Palestinians arrived at Johannesburg airport, South Africa, in troubled circumstances. Pretoria was not warned of the arrival of these nationals fleeing the war in Gaza, and the plane was blocked for more than 12 hours by the border police. It took pressure from several NGOs and the intervention of President Cyril Ramaphosa to unblock the situation. Al Madj Europe, the originator of this flight, was controversial.
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A mysterious flight of “Palestinians” arrives in South Africa – how did they get there?
South Africa is investigating the arrival of a mysterious chartered flight carrying over 150 "Palestinians" from Gaza at OR Tambo International Airport, where passengers were detained on the tarmac for approximately 12 hours due to a lack of proper documentation, including exit stamps from Israel, allegedly, and no clear plans for their stay in South
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