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Mystery Gaza flight: The shadowy company flying Palestinians to South Africa, and the Israeli link

153 Gazans arrived in Johannesburg on a Romanian charter flight, believing they were headed to India; the trip was organized by Al-Majd, reportedly founded by an Israeli-Estonian; Ynet reveals the company contacted the Defense Ministry

Einav Halabi, Dan Oren, News Agencies | 11.17.25

חנן ג'ראר, שגריר פלסטיני בדרום אפריקה, עם העזתים שהגיעו ליוהנסבורג בטיסה

The mystery of 153 Palestinians' flight to South Africa: 'They told us not to pack anything'

From Rafah to Ramon, from there to Kenya, and then to Johannesburg: The Palestinians who were flown and denied entry for hours to South Africa still do not know who was behind the mysterious organization that coordinated their departure; Each family was required to pay about $1,400 to $2,000 per person; one of the passengers who returned said: 'It was a journey of suffering'; Israel claims: There were visas for a third country

ynet Global | 11.16.25

מפגינים ב בילבאו ספרד לקראת משחק נבחרת פלסטין

Thousands rally for Palestinians in Bilbao ahead of soccer match

Ahead of a friendly match against the Basque team, Palestine’s national soccer team held a 'Stop genocide' sign; thousands rallied in Bilbao, including outside an Israeli-owned hotel; a banner depicted Netanyahu being kicked by a player

AFP | 11.16.25

Israel refuses visit by Norway PM hoping to join Gaza recovery

Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre said Israel denied his visit aimed at securing Norway’s role in Gaza's reconstruction: 'They told me it’s not the right time'; Israeli officials confirmed the rejection, citing no reason to approve it

Itamar Eichner | 11.15.25

Over 150 Gazans detained in South Africa after mysterious flight lands without papers

Over 150 Palestinians from Gaza landed in Johannesburg without documents and were held for 12 hours; South Africa launched a probe; the Palestinian embassy blamed an 'unregistered, misleading' group — allegedly linked to Israel — for organizing the flight

Einav Halabi, AP | 11.15.25

נשיא צרפת מקרון עם אבו מאזן בביקורו בפריז

France, Palestinian Authority launch joint panel to advance Palestinian statehood

During Paris visit, Macron and Abbas announce plan to draft constitution and prepare for post-war two-state solution; Abbas pledges reforms, condemns October 7 attacks and antisemitism, and urges more nations to recognize Palestine

Niv Shaiovich, news agencies | 11.11.25

‘Feels like chemical terror’: Toxic smoke from Palestinian fires chokes Shoham residents

Toxic smoke from waste fires in Palestinian Authority areas is suffocating residents of Shoham and Ono Valley; Locals report severe respiratory problems and accuse Israeli ministries of neglect as cleanup plans remain unpublished

Ilana Curiel | 11.11.25

Toxic smoke from Palestinian waste fires chokes Modi’in residents: ‘The state abandoned us’

Residents of Modi’in say toxic smoke from waste burning in Palestinian territory has made daily life unbearable; More than a third of all national air pollution complaints last month came from the city, where locals say they feel 'trapped in their homes'

Ilana Curiel | 11.03.25

From ruin: The architect leading the preservation of Palestinian cities

At 74, Suad Amiri has spent decades restoring urban and rural spaces in the West Bank and Gaza, showing that architecture is more than stone — it’s about memory, identity and the communities that give meaning to place

Amnon Direktor | 11.01.25

iPhone 17 arrives in Gaza at unbelievable price — knafeh and pizzas are also back

As life cautiously returns to Gaza, restaurants reopen and prices ease — and even the iPhone 17 Pro Max hits local shelves at US $11,000; Sources say many buyers were Hamas terrorists emerging from tunnels to flaunt the latest device

Einav Halabi | 10.31.25

חגיגות ב חאן יונס רצועת עם שחרור מחבלים ב עסקה

Report: Palestinian Authority continues paying families of terrorists despite donor promises

Despite pledging to end 'pay-for-slay' stipends, the Palestinian Authority reportedly transferred salaries to families of prisoners and slain terrorists over the weekend, defying US and European donor conditions

Itamar Eichner | 10.27.25

Testing the limits: Hamas asserts control in Gaza — and its message to mediators

Nearly two weeks into the cease-fire, Hamas seeks to reestablish rule in Gaza 'without being dragged into war'; In Cairo, Palestinian factions formed a temporary governing committee, defying US calls to exclude Hamas from power

Einav Halabi | 10.24.25

US mulls Gaza aid plan to replace controversial GHF fund amid UN resistance

Washington is examining a proposal to create 12–16 humanitarian centers along IDF lines in Gaza, replacing the controversial GHF fund with the Red Crescent and Samaritan’s Purse; UN agencies would have to coordinate with the US military

Reuters | 10.24.25

Hamas and Palestinian Authority leaders meet in Cairo for first time to discuss Gaza’s future

As Gaza factions urge pressure on Israel to uphold the ceasefire, Hamas and Palestinian Authority delegations met in Cairo to discuss postwar political and security arrangements and control of the Rafah crossing

Einav Halabi | 10.24.25

נשיא בית הדין הבינלאומי לצדק, יוג'י איוואסאווה (במרכז)

World Court rejects Israel's claims UNRWA tied to Hamas, orders to permit UN aid into Gaza

The World Court ruled Israel must meet Palestinians’ basic needs as an occupying power, saying it failed to prove claims that UNRWA staff are linked to Hamas

Reuters | 10.22.25

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