CBS News, Oct 8, 2025 — Activists who took part in a flotilla headed toward Gaza are describing their days after being detained by Israeli forces. This comes as more emerges about the plight of children stuck in the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News’ Debora Patta reports.

Hero’s welcome: The South African chapter of the PSA was part of the crowd that welcomed the six returning South African activists at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

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On the morning of Sunday 5 October 2025, Rose Park in Lenasia, Johannesburg (South Africa) became a sea of banners, flags, and chants as hundreds gathered for the “Walk for Freedom” march in solidarity with Palestine, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Alliance (PSA). Visual credits: Ihsaan Haffejee ; Abdul Haq ; Luke Shoots ; SABC ; NewzRoom Afrika, Salaamedia