US EditionFrench ministers condemn ‘excessive use of force’ after Jewish youths were removed from a flight
ÎLE-DE-FRANCE, FRANCE, JUL 30 – French ministers condemned Spain's Civil Guard for excessive force against 44 minors removed from a flight after safety breaches, urging investigation amid rising antisemitism in Europe.
- On July 23, 2023, French minors and adults were removed from Vueling flight V8166 at Valencia's Manises Airport for unruly behavior.
- The removal followed minors repeatedly tampering with emergency equipment and ignoring crew instructions, prompting the plane captain's order.
- A counselor from the summer camp alleged that Spanish law enforcement applied excessive force during the removal, while Vueling stated that there was no religious bias involved.
- French ministers Bergé and Haddad condemned the incident, urging thorough investigations and emphasizing their refusal to tolerate antisemitism becoming accepted in society.
- The event highlights rising antisemitic acts in Europe since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and pressures authorities to clarify potential discrimination.
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France Condemns Spain After Jewish Teens Branded ‘Israeli Brats’
A diplomatic row broke out between France and Spain after Spanish transport minister Óscar Puente referred to a group of French Jewish teenagers as “Israeli brats,” following their forcible removal from a Vueling flight by Spanish police. The incident occurred on July 23 aboard Vueling Flight V8166 from Valencia to Paris, which included 44 children and eight adults returning from a Jewish summer camp. Spanish police boarded the aircraft, handcuf…
France condemns Spanish minister's remark on Jewish teens
France has slammed Spain's transport minister for calling French Jewish teens "Israeli kids" after their removal from a flight. France called the label discriminatory and added that Spanish police were heavy-handed.
If the Spanish airline denounces "disturbing behaviour", the holiday colony points to "discrimination on the basis of religion". Paris and Madrid have officially reacted.
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