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South Africa Investigates Palestinian Evacuees Amid Gaza Conflict

11/19/2025

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South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola announced an investigation into Palestinian evacuees' arrival in South Africa.
Lamola said South Africa supports Palestinian aspirations and accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, a claim Israel denies, saying it targets Hamas.
The evacuees left Gaza on November 13, 2023, after approval from an unnamed third country.
The Gaza war began on October 7, 2023, and has produced dire conditions prompting departures.

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South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola announced an investigation into Palestinian evacuees' arrival in South Africa.
Lamola said South Africa supports Palestinian aspirations and accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, a claim Israel denies, saying it targets Hamas.
The evacuees left Gaza on November 13, 2023, after approval from an unnamed third country.
The Gaza war began on October 7, 2023, and has produced dire conditions prompting departures.