Belgian port workers refuse to serve flights to Israeli occupied lands
Unions representing port workers at Alyzia, a ground services company at Brussels Airport, have called on management to cease providing services to Israeli airline El Al and other carriers operating flights to and from the occupied Palestinian territories.
In an official joint statement, the Alyzia unions, including Pulse, CNE, and ACV-CSC Transcom, declared: “Since October 2023, genocide has been occurring in Gaza and the West Bank against the Palestinian population."
"Serious violations of humanitarian and international law continue. Despite this, some airlines have opted to resume flights to Tel Aviv. Our affiliates refuse to participate in these operations. We will not serve these flights.”
The unions emphasized that allowing Israeli officials or soldiers accused of war crimes to transit freely through Brussels is unacceptable, framing their refusal as grounded in “moral principles and respect for human rights.”
Union representatives have demanded that management provide employees the option to opt out of handling baggage or cargo for the flights. Brussels Airlines disregarded the demand and resumed flights to Tel Aviv on Wednesday.
However, the unions insist that operations should continue only with the full voluntary participation of staff.
Brussels Airlines has confirmed that flights to Tel Aviv will be staffed by “volunteer crews,” acknowledging the heightened sensitivities among employees and the broader public.
The unions' position is part of a growing movement within Europe’s aviation sector opposing the Israeli regime’s actions in Gaza.
“When politicians limit themselves to crocodile tears over the fate of Gaza’s residents, workers take action. Together we stand. No service for flights to Tel Aviv as long as the genocide in Gaza continues,” the unions said.
Additionally, airport unions in France have advocated for a halt to arms shipments to the Israeli regime via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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