Palestinian refugees
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Winter Storm Floods Refugee Tent Camps Amid Aid Delivery Failures
Dec 13, 2025 02:53 am CST
Winter storm Byron has brought torrential rain and flooding to Gaza's refugee camps, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis despite two months of ceasefire. Displaced Palestinians, including children and the elderly, struggle with soaked possessions, flooded tents, and deteriorating sanitation as aid organizations report insufficient shelter materials entering the territory. The deluge has collapsed already damaged buildings and triggered thousands of distress calls while concerns mount about disease spread and inadequate winter protection for the vulnerable population.
Israel's Rafah Border Reopening Plan: Impact on Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis and Regional Tensions
Dec 04, 2025 10:11 am CST
Israel announces plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing for Palestinians exiting Gaza, offering hope for medical evacuations while highlighting tensions with Egypt over entry restrictions and refugee concerns. The reopening hinges on hostage returns and security clearances, reflecting the complex humanitarian and political challenges in the ongoing conflict.
Gaza Palestinians Pay $2,000 Per Seat to Escape War-Torn Region for South Africa Amid Displacement Concerns
Nov 18, 2025 01:11 am CST
Palestinians from Gaza have paid $2,000 per seat to flee to South Africa through an organized evacuation program, raising concerns from South African officials about potential forced displacement. The 130 refugees, including families with children and a cancer patient seeking treatment, arrived in Johannesburg amid ongoing investigations into the legitimacy of their travel arrangements during the devastating Gaza conflict that has claimed over 69,000 Palestinian lives.
Over 150 Palestinians Detained for 12 Hours at South African Airport Due to Documentation Issues
Nov 14, 2025 05:51 pm CST
South African authorities faced criticism after detaining over 150 Palestinians, including families and a pregnant woman, for 12 hours due to travel documentation issues. The passengers, believed to be from Gaza, arrived on a charter flight at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport without proper exit stamps and accommodation details. They were eventually allowed to disembark after government intervention and assistance from the NGO Gift of the Givers, with many now seeking asylum in South Africa.
'Shocked, Devastated': Gaza City Assault Leaves Palestinians Traumatised
Sep 20, 2025 08:44 pm CST
Gaza City has been the focus of Israel's blistering assault in recent weeks, according to the territory's civil defence agency, a rescue force operating under Hamas authority.