Hanan Jarrar, Palestinian ambassador in South Africa, smiles for a photo taken on a plane in Johannesburg, South Africa, in this image released on Nov. 13, 2025. (Credit: Embassy of the State of Palestine/Reuters)
On Nov. 13, 153 Palestinians from Gaza arrived in South Africa on an "Al-Majd Europe" flight, many of whom were unaware of their final destination, which was Johannesburg. Here's what we know about the mysterious organization.The plane landed that morning near Johannesburg, throwing South African authorities into confusion. For nearly 12 hours, the passengers were held on the tarmac while border services tried to understand how an entire group had managed to arrive without exit stamps, visas or return tickets. Gaza stories Diaries from Gaza: 'My whole body trembles when I read the testimonies' "These are people from Gaza who, mysteriously, found themselves on a plane that passed through Nairobi and ended up here," South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the following day, stating that "it seems they...
On Nov. 13, 153 Palestinians from Gaza arrived in South Africa on an "Al-Majd Europe" flight, many of whom were unaware of their final destination, which was Johannesburg. Here's what we know about the mysterious organization.The plane landed that morning near Johannesburg, throwing South African authorities into confusion. For nearly 12 hours, the passengers were held on the tarmac while border services tried to understand how an entire group had managed to arrive without exit stamps, visas or return tickets. Gaza stories Diaries from Gaza: 'My whole body trembles when I read the testimonies' "These are people from Gaza who, mysteriously, found themselves on a plane that passed through Nairobi and ended up here," South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the following day, stating that "it seems...
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