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Indian Express
28-07-2025
- Indian Express
France probes airline for anti-semitism after 50 Jewish campers removed from plane over Hebrew songs
Fifty Jewish children and teens were removed from a Spanish flight bound for Paris this week, triggering accusations of antisemitism. French authorities say they are investigating whether the group was ejected because of their religion. The passengers – 44 minors and 8 adults – were part of a summer camp group returning from Valencia to Paris on a Vueling Airlines flight. According to eyewitnesses and participants, the incident began when the children, aged 10 to 15, sang songs in Hebrew while boarding. One 17-year-old, Samson, told AFP that 'one of my friends shouted a word in Hebrew because he was still a bit in holiday-camp mood,' prompting a warning from flight staff. 'We immediately stopped making noise,' he added. Jewish media outlet i24 quoted Karine Lamy, a parent of one of the children, saying, 'the children did nothing wrong. They were simply singing in Hebrew. That was enough to turn them into targets.' Despite that, the group was later removed from the flight. A 21-year-old camp counsellor was arrested, and video of him being handcuffed quickly circulated online. 🚨 NOW: 50 Jewish Children Thrown Off a Plane for Being Jewish Spanish Airline @vueling Video of Violent Jewish Assault in Valencia A Jewish counselor was violently arrested. For protecting children. Jewish children. Fifty of them. Aged 10 to 15. On a summer camp trip. Singing… — Shirion Collective (@ShirionOrg) July 23, 2025 The Shirion Collective, an antisemitism watchdog with over 70,000 followers on X, posted footage of the incident, stating, 'a Jewish counselor was violently arrested. For protecting children. Jewish children.' The group also alleged that crew members called Israel a 'terrorist state' and 'dumped' the children at the airport without parental supervision or protection. Julie Jacob, a lawyer for the camp organiser Club Kineret, announced that a complaint would be filed for 'physical and psychological violence, as well as discrimination on the basis of religion.' Israel's Minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, called it 'one of the most severe antisemitic incidents seen recently.' Vueling Airlines has denied that religion played any role. In a statement, the airline said the group was removed for 'highly disruptive behaviour,' including mishandling emergency equipment and interfering with the safety demonstration. The company said its decision was made 'solely to ensure the safety of all passengers.' Spain's Civil Guard confirmed the group's removal but said the agents involved were not aware of the passengers' religious identity. It described the group as French nationals. A spokesperson added that one person had been arrested due to aggressive behaviour. France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said Minister Jean-Noël Barrot personally contacted Vueling's CEO to express 'deep concern' and request a full investigation. The same request was made to Spain's ambassador in France. Vueling has reportedly promised to cooperate with French and Spanish authorities. On Thursday, the Federation of Jewish Communities in Spain said Vueling must provide documentary evidence of what happened. The incident also echoes past controversies involving Jewish passengers. In 2022, Lufthansa barred 128 Orthodox Jews from a connecting flight in Germany reportedly after some individuals on the first leg misbehaved. The US Transportation Department fined the airline $4 million for discrimination. In 2019, American Airlines removed a Orthodox Jewish family from a domestic US flight after complaints about body odour — a claim the family denied. Jewish advocacy groups have tied the Vueling incident to a broader rise in antisemitism across Europe. Earlier this month, Spain's Observatory Against Antisemitism documented a 321 per cent increase in antisemitic incidents compared to 2023, most of them linked to the Israel-Gaza war.
Express Tribune
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jessica Alba's shocking 1996 kidnapping story resurfaces; case remains unsolved
Jessica Alba, one of Hollywood's brightest stars, is known for her captivating performances in films and her entrepreneurial success. However, an often-overlooked chapter of her life involves a harrowing experience in 1996, when she was just 15 years old and rising to fame on the set of the TV show Flipper . That year, she endured a shocking kidnapping that remains unsolved to this day. In the spring of 1996, while filming Flipper in Australia, Jessica Alba mysteriously disappeared without a trace. For 14 agonizing hours, her family, friends, and the production crew frantically searched for answers. Alba was eventually found bound and gagged in the trunk of a car, miles away from the set. The circumstances surrounding her abduction were chilling. Prior to the kidnapping, Alba reportedly received strange and unsettling phone calls, which some believe were connected to her disappearance. However, concrete evidence tying the calls to the crime was never uncovered. In 1996, 15-year-old Jessica Alba was kidnapped on the set of Flipper, found 14 hours later bound and gagged in a car trunk—her case remains unsolved to this day. — Creepy (@creepydotorg) Despite the serious nature of the crime, investigators were unable to identify any suspects or motives. The lack of forensic evidence and eyewitness accounts made the case particularly challenging. After months of searching for leads, the investigation stalled, and the case was ultimately closed without resolution. Though the ordeal remains a perplexing cold case, it has sparked curiosity and speculation for years. Who was behind the kidnapping? What was their motive? These questions remain unanswered, leaving the incident as one of Hollywood's most haunting mysteries. Online users were shocked upon learning of the kidnapping. One X user commented, "The fact she stuck it out in the industry, and became such a sexualized woman is wild," while another user expressed their disbelief, writing, "What the fk. that is creepy." The fact she stuck it out in the industry, and became such a sexualize woman is wild. — Chris (@Chris438820) what the fk. that is creepy. — Shirion Collective (@ShirionOrg) Others shared their amazement at the long-standing mystery, with one X user admitting, "I'm sorry What? This is my first time ever hearing about this, wow." Another user speculated, "I feel like she got lucky somehow, like the kidnapper was interrupted, had a delay, or somehow otherwise plan failed." I feel like she got lucky somehow, like the kidnapper was interrupted, had a delay, or somehow otherwise plan failed. Jessica Alba also became a millionaire from one same idea. Sounds like protection.. — noir. (@thatdame) The disturbing nature of the case resonated with many, as one X user pointed out, "The fact that they've never found who kidnapped her and nobody saw her being kidnapped on set is so disturbing." This led them to draw comparisons with a famous assassination attempt: "Reminds me of how the guy who shot Reagan was obsessed with Jodie Foster after seeing her play a 12-year-old prostitute, yet he's treated as some silly old grandpa." The fact that they've never found who kidnapped her and nobody saw her being kidnapped on set is so disturbing. Reminds me of how the guy who shot Reagan was obsessed on Jodie Foster after seeing her play a 12 yo prostitute yet he's treated as some silly old grandpa on here — ً (@marenyearly) What?? This is my first time ever hearing about this wow — Glory girl (@FROSTYTAT1) While Alba has rarely spoken about the traumatic event, she has demonstrated remarkable strength and resilience throughout her life and career. Instead of letting the incident define her, she moved forward, starring in major blockbusters like Fantastic Four , Sin City , and Honey . Her ability to thrive after such a frightening ordeal stands as a testament to her strength. In addition to her success in film, Alba has become a highly successful businesswoman, founding The Honest Company, which focuses on eco-friendly products. Her work in both entertainment and entrepreneurship has earned her admiration from fans worldwide.
