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South Africa Detains 153 Palestinians; Ramaphosa Blasts Israel

11/18/2025

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South African authorities detained 153 Palestinian passengers on a plane for 12 hours due to missing Israeli exit stamps.
Pastor Nigel Branken described dire conditions, with many children distressed.
The Ministry of Home Affairs allowed the passengers to disembark.
President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized Israel's role in the situation.
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola expressed suspicion about the flight's organization, linking it to a Jerusalem-based group, though no evidence was provided.

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South African authorities detained 153 Palestinian passengers on a plane for 12 hours due to missing Israeli exit stamps.
Pastor Nigel Branken described dire conditions, with many children distressed.
The Ministry of Home Affairs allowed the passengers to disembark.
President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized Israel's role in the situation.
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola expressed suspicion about the flight's organization, linking it to a Jerusalem-based group, though no evidence was provided.