Unregistered Group Under Scrutiny as South Africa Investigates Plane Carrying 150+ Palestinians Without Proper Entry Documents

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:33am on 16 Nov 2025,Sunday International

South African intelligence is investigating a charter plane that landed in Johannesburg carrying over 150 Palestinians from Gaza without proper documentation. The passengers were held on the tarmac for nearly 12 hours, with reports of cramped conditions, little food or water, and no Israeli exit stamps on their passports. Authorities say many couldn’t clarify their travel plans, prompting border interviews. The Palestinian embassy accused an unregistered organization of exploiting Gaza families, while South Africa granted 90-day visa exemptions to 130 people. (PC: Reuters)

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