The South Africans are on a UN rescue list, ready to be moved out of besieged Gaza when the opportunity arises.
At least 16 South Africans are trapped in Gaza as Israel continues its massive aerial bombardment of the territory and prepares to launch a ground attack.
The South Africans are on United Nations lists of those ready to be evacuated when or if the opportunity arises, South Africa's ambassador to Palestine, Shaun Byneveldt, toldHe said the number of South Africans in distress in Gaza had risen from 10 to 16 over the past few days as Israel's assault on Gaza intensified. Israel aims to destroy Hamas and its ability to conduct another deadly attack on Israel like the one it launched on 7 October.
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