French Unions Claim to Halt Shipment to Israeli Defense Firm Elbit
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
French labor unions assert they prevented a shipment for Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems from being loaded onto an Air France flight. The unions claim the cargo contains components for Elbit's ground systems division and collaborated with anti-Israel groups to halt its transport. While Air France denied carrying the shipment, the unions are calling for authorities to stop any future attempts, potentially via El Al. The unions view this as a significant win in their opposition to the transfer of military-related goods to Israel.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- French labor unions claim to have stopped a shipment for Elbit Systems from flying to Israel.
- The unions stated the cargo contained components for Elbit's ground systems division.
- Air France confirmed it did not transport the disputed shipment, nor does it carry weapons to Israel.
- The unions collaborated with anti-Israel groups like Urgence Palestine.
- The shipment might still be transported on an upcoming El Al flight.
- The unions are demanding French authorities halt the shipment.
Labor unions in France claim to have successfully prevented the loading of a shipment destined for the Israeli company Elbit Systems onto an Air France flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday. According to the unions, the shipment contains components necessary for the production of Elbit's ground systems division. However, the consignment may still be transported on an upcoming El Al flight. Three labor unions, representing workers in the aviation sector among others in France, have presented the delay of this shipment as a victory. The unions collaborated with organizations opposing Israel, including Urgence Palestine, which urged the prevention of the cargo's transfer to Elbit on an El Al flight Saturday evening. "France's obligations do not change even when the airline's name changes," stated the unions. "We demand that French and aviation authorities stop the shipment." In response to media inquiries in France, Air France declared that the cargo in question was not transported on their aircraft, adding, "Air France does not transport weapons or ammunition on its flights to Israel."
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