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Italy aviation agency condemns pro-Palestinian protest that blocked Israel-bound passengers
Pro-Palestinian activists caused a two-hour delay blocking boarding of a Tel Aviv flight, prompting Italy’s aviation authority to condemn and investigate the incident.
- On Jan. 4, ENAC condemned an incident at Milan's Malpensa where pro-Palestinian activists locked hands, temporarily blocking boarding of a flight to Tel Aviv.
- ENAC described the group as pro-Palestinian activists, and Italian reports said the protesters had been waiting to board a flight to Morocco at Milan's Malpensa airport.
- Video shows protesters scuffling with passengers who pushed through the gate desk, causing a two-hour delay in takeoff, ENAC said.
- ENAC announced an investigation to identify those responsible and vowed to prevent similar incidents, while Pierluigi Di Palma met Jonathan Peled, affirming Italy's `non-negotiable commitment` to passenger safety.
- ENAC quoted Jonathan Peled as expressing appreciation for the agency's response and saying he hoped prevention measures would be strengthened, while Pierluigi Di Palma emphasized Italy rejects all hatred and values air transport as a cultural meeting place.
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Italy aviation agency condemns pro-Palestinian protest that blocked Israel-bound passengers
Italy’s aviation authority has strongly condemned an incident at Milan’s Malpensa airport. ENAC says Israeli-bound passengers were temporarily blocked from boarding a flight to Tel Aviv by pro-Palestinian protesters.
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