In a powerful display of compassion, South Africa has admitted around 150 undocumented Palestinian arrivals, placing humanity above paperwork as the war in Gaza continues to claim lives and uproot families.
The group, fleeing unimaginable hardship, arrived on a chartered flight from Kenya but were initially denied entry due to the lack of required travel documents. Their fate hung in the balance—until Pretoria intervened.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the government had chosen empathy over strict protocol, describing the decision as a moral obligation in the face of Gaza’s devastation. “We acted out of compassion,” he said, stressing that the suffering endured by the Palestinians could not be ignored.
Humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers stepped in swiftly, offering accommodation and support to the exhausted arrivals. Their intervention helped pave the way for the government’s final approval, ensuring the group would find safety and dignity on South African soil.
With this gesture, South Africa once again reinforces its global reputation as a nation guided by justice, solidarity, and an unwavering commitment to oppressed peoples around the world.
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