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South Africa withdraws 90-days visa exemption for Palestinians

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South African authorities have withdrawn a 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians, saying the recent arrival of a charter flight with 153 people onboard was part of a campaign of “forced migration.”

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  • South Africa withdraws 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians
  • Charter flights linked to forced migration from Gaza identified 6s
  • Flights organized by Israeli actors, says Home Affairs Minister 14s
  • Rights groups fear Israel is pushing Palestinians out of Gaza 38s
  • Israel welcomes US pledge to empty Gaza of Palestinians 47s

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