At Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, a group of workers involved in handling freight reportedly refused to load a shipment intended for Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company. Originally scheduled to travel on an Air France flight, the shipment was later moved to an El Al flight. Meanwhile, at Brussels Airport, employees of Brussels Airlines have raised concerns about flights to Tel Aviv, citing safety and ethical issues. These two incidents highlight the growing tensions surrounding air travel to Israel. At Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, the situation began with a union alert. On October 7, the CGT and Solidaires unions, along with several affiliated airport unions, issued a statement criticizing the planned transport of mechanical components to Israel. According to the unions, the cargo was set to be carried on Air France flight AF966, scheduled to depart on October 8 at 9:35 am. The unions, informed by the Urgence Palestine and Palestinian Youth Movement groups, claim the components are intended for military vehicles produced by Elbit Systems Land. The unions argue that these parts could be used in ways that violate international law. The unions are calling on Air France, French authorities, and airport management to stop the shipment and are urging workers involved to be vigilant. Air France has denied any issues with the cargo and claims it does not transport weapons to Israel. However, a source from Urgence Palestine, as reported by i24news, said the airline had canceled the contract, and the shipment was moved to El Al flight LY220 on October 10. The departure date from Paris-Charles de Gaulle has not been confirmed. Several advocacy groups have approached the French government and customs to request an inspection and verify the existence of an export license. At Brussels Airport, the controversy centers around the assignment of employees to flights to Tel Aviv. According to the Belgian newspaper La Libre, some pilots and cabin crew members have refused to fly to Israel due to safety concerns and the situation in Gaza. Earlier in September, unions criticized Brussels Airlines for not offering these flights on a voluntary basis with a specific bonus. However, the airline's management stated in an internal document that employees are not pressured to take these flights and can refuse them without career repercussions. Brussels Airlines claims it remains neutral on political issues and is focused on connecting people, cultures, and economies safely and responsibly. To address employee concerns, the airline detailed its "war insurance," which covers acts of terrorism, sabotage, and attacks, providing 500,000 euros in case of death. This revelation has sparked backlash, with one flight attendant quoted by La Libre saying, "Our heads now have a price and they are not worth more than 500,000 euros." The newspaper notes that the unions had requested clarifications on the insurance policy.