French Unions Delay Shipment Bound for Israeli Defense Firm Elbit
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
French labor unions claim to have delayed a shipment intended for Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems, preventing its loading onto an Air France flight. The unions, working with anti-Israel groups, stated the shipment contained components for Elbit's land systems division. The cargo might still be sent on an El Al flight, which the activists are also trying to block. Air France denied transporting weapons or ammunition on its flights to Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- French labor unions claim to have stopped a shipment for Elbit Systems from flying to Israel.
- The unions stated the shipment contained components for Elbit's land systems division.
- The affected shipment was reportedly meant for an Air France flight from Paris.
- Anti-Israel groups like Urgence Palestine are involved in the protest.
- Air France stated it does not transport weapons or ammunition to Israel.
French labor unions claim to have successfully halted 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. The unions assert that the shipment contains components necessary for production at Elbit's land systems division. However, the consignment may still be transported on an upcoming El Al flight. Three labor unions, representing aviation workers in France, have presented the delay as a victory. These unions collaborated with anti-Israel organizations, including Urgence Palestine, which are calling for the cargo to be stopped from reaching Elbit on an El Al flight scheduled for Saturday evening. "France's obligations do not change even when the airline's name changes," stated the organizations, demanding that French and aviation authorities halt the shipment. In response to media inquiries, Air France declared that the cargo in question was not transported on its aircraft, adding, "Air France does not transport weapons or ammunition on its flights to Israel."
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