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Controversial Flights Evacuate Gaza Amid Growing Criticism

3/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Since May 2025, Al-Majd flights have evacuated Gaza residents to South Africa and Indonesia.
Many passengers prioritized escape because they were unaware of Israeli links behind the flights.
Moti Kahana, an Israeli businessman, was initially contracted to assist with the flights.
Critics say emigration is not voluntary as Gaza conditions worsen, and Gilad Ach, founder of the Israeli group Ad Kan, is linked to promoting emigration as victory.

History

Historical Context

The establishment of Israel in 1948 resulted in the mass displacement of approximately 700,000 Palestinians, a tragedy known as the Nakba. This event followed the 1947 UN Partition Plan and the subsequent Arab-Israeli War, which saw neighboring Arab states invade. Today, ongoing tensions are reflected in initiatives like Al-Majd flights, echoing historical patterns of forced migration and humanitarian crises in the region.

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Story summary

Since May 2025, Al-Majd flights have evacuated Gaza residents to South Africa and Indonesia.
Many passengers prioritized escape because they were unaware of Israeli links behind the flights.
Moti Kahana, an Israeli businessman, was initially contracted to assist with the flights.
Critics say emigration is not voluntary as Gaza conditions worsen, and Gilad Ach, founder of the Israeli group Ad Kan, is linked to promoting emigration as victory.

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