The Take How are Palestinians from Gaza ending up in South Africa?
Nov 21, 2025
Abeer Ayyoub, an independent Palestinian journalist from Gaza, dives into the perplexing case of recent charter flights transporting Palestinians to South Africa. She reveals the shadowy operations of Al-Majd Europe, the dubious identity of those involved, and the chaotic passenger experiences upon arrival. Abeer explores the complex motivations behind these departures, questioning the narrative of 'voluntary emigration.' The conversation raises critical concerns about the implications for Gaza’s future and the international response.
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Journey Of A Young Gazan
- Shahid, a 19-year-old from Gaza, paid $2,000 and endured buses and two planes to reach Johannesburg via Nairobi.
- She and others were told to bring only passports and essentials and weren’t told their final destination.
Website Red Flags Exposed
- Al-Majd Europe presented itself as a humanitarian group but showed multiple red flags like reused images and AI-generated staff photos.
- Abeer Ayyoub used reverse image searches and LinkedIn traces to reveal inconsistencies about the group's identity.
Trace To A LinkedIn Account
- Investigative links pointed to Tomer (Tom) Lind, an Israeli-Estonian tied to a company called Talent Globus that advertised evacuating Palestinians.
- Lind posted about evacuations on LinkedIn but declined media comment, deepening questions about who organized the flights.