The pilot of the Vueling flight that saw Jewish kids getting forcefully removed was confirmed to be Ivan Chirivella, a Spanish aviator with a connection to the September 11 terror attacks.
12 June, 2026
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"My colleagues indicate that, due to the terrible situation in Gaza, they do not wish to work for a Jewish institution," the company allegedly wrote.
Ozzy wasn’t one to shy away from speaking out against antisemitism. He condemned the lies spread about Israel and stood firm in his support, even when it was unpopular.
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli called the incident a "serious" antisemitic incident, while Vueling said the crew's decision was not tied to the passenger's religion.
An anti-Israel group complained about the two men, who reportedly served in the IDF's Givati Infantry Brigade.
The last survivor of the Auschwitz women's orchestra, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch has no doubt: no memorial can come close to what happened.
