UN Rapporteur: Palestinian Transfer to South Africa May Aid Israel’s Goals

UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese expressed serious concerns over the transfer of 153 Palestinian refugees to South Africa, describing it as a coercive act rather than voluntary migration, as suggested by Israeli officials. She emphasized the lack of clarity in the transfer process, noting many refugees were unaware of their destination and only carried their passports. South Africa’s Foreign Minister labeled the operation as orchestrated to displace Palestinians, while reports indicate Israel has been facilitating such relocations. The situation raises significant alarm regarding the potential ethnic cleansing of Palestinians through forced migration.

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