Overview

• Israel’s ambassador to France, Joshua Zarka, publicly demanded Vueling’s rapid bankruptcy, condemning the incident as part of a global surge in antisemitism.
• In a Monday evening statement, Vueling reiterated that the deplaning was driven solely by alleged safety breaches and cited newly gathered passenger testimonies that corroborate its account of conflictive behavior.
• France’s Foreign Ministry has formally asked Vueling and the Spanish government to explain whether the passengers faced discrimination based on their religion.
• Club Kineret has filed a formal complaint accusing Vueling of religious discrimination, with Spanish prosecutors and the airline conducting parallel investigations.
• Demonstrations took place at Paris-Orly airport over the weekend, underscoring public outrage and heightening diplomatic tensions between France and Spain.