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Palestinian Passengers Stranded 12 Hours Amid Controversial Flight

11/16/2025

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Palestinian passengers spent 12 hours on a plane before they could disembark.
They lacked exit stamps from Gaza, complicating admission.
The flight, organized by Al-Majd Europe, raised suspicions of coordination with Israeli authorities.
Passengers paid $1,400–$2,000 each without knowing their destination.
The Palestinian Embassy criticized Al-Majd as unregistered; South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the travelers were being "flushed out" of Gaza; this followed earlier evacuation flights from Gaza.

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Palestinian passengers spent 12 hours on a plane before they could disembark.
They lacked exit stamps from Gaza, complicating admission.
The flight, organized by Al-Majd Europe, raised suspicions of coordination with Israeli authorities.
Passengers paid $1,400–$2,000 each without knowing their destination.
The Palestinian Embassy criticized Al-Majd as unregistered; South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the travelers were being "flushed out" of Gaza; this followed earlier evacuation flights from Gaza.