"A charter flight of Palestinians landed in South Africa, but how voluntary' was their escape from Gaza? More than 150 Palestinians from Gaza landed in Johannesburg on a mysterious charter flight run by a little-known group called Al-Majd Europe. South Africa says it was blindsided, but Israel calls the move voluntary emigration. The journey is raising fears that these flights are becoming a new way to push Palestinians off their land."
"South Africa says it was blindsided, but Israel calls the move voluntary emigration. The journey is raising fears that these flights are becoming a new way to push Palestinians off their land."
More than 150 Palestinians from Gaza arrived in Johannesburg aboard a mysterious charter flight operated by a little-known group called Al-Majd Europe. South African authorities say they were blindsided by the flight's arrival and by the circumstances surrounding the passengers. Israeli officials describe the movement of people as voluntary emigration. Humanitarian observers and rights advocates warn the departures are raising fears that such charter flights could become a mechanism to push Palestinians off their land. Questions remain about how passengers were recruited, whether they left under pressure, and what protections were in place for their consent and welfare.
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