French authorities have halted the renewal of work visas for El Al flight security personnel employed in Paris through the Israeli embassy, according to a report by Ynet. This issue started approximately six months ago, leaving many workers without valid documentation. As a result, some have been forced to leave France due to the difficult circumstances.
With the French authorities refusing to issue the necessary visas, many staff members have had to seek temporary diplomatic visas from the Israeli embassy in Paris.
El Al is recognized as the safest airline in the world and relies on its full security team to maintain this standard. It seems the French government is exerting pressure on Israel in response to their views on the ongoing IDF operations in Gaza.
The situation is deeply troubling. In the past, Macron has consistently been swift to condemn terror attacks targeting Jews in France and has affirmed to French Jews that without them, France would not be the same. The French government has also made significant efforts to safeguard synagogues and other Jewish institutions.
Why is there suddenly a shift by not allowing visas to be issued to El Al security team members working in France? El Al is a major target for terrorists worldwide, and only with robust security measures can it safely transport both Jewish and non-Jewish passengers around the globe with confidence and peace of mind.