Event Brief
Sep 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM ET
Brussels Airlines workers threaten strike over Israel flights
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Brussels Airlines workers threatened to strike over flights to Israel, citing ethical objections raised by their union. They pointed to Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs advice against “all non-essential travel to Israel and Jerusalem,” arguing the flights cannot be deemed sufficiently safe.
WHO: Brussels Airlines workers; their union
WHAT: Workers threatened a strike over Brussels Airlines flights to Israel, citing ethical and safety concerns linked to Belgium’s travel advisory.
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 5:49 PM ET
WHERE: Belgium
WHY: They objected on ethical grounds and said flying to Israel cannot be deemed sufficiently safe, pointing to Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advice against non-essential travel to Israel and Jerusalem.
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