'Israeli' airline’s Paris office defaced with red paint in protest of Gaza genocide

The entrance of 'Israeli' national airline El Al’s offices in Paris was vandalized overnight with red paint and slogans, sparking a wave of condemnation from 'Israeli' and French officials.

The graffiti included messages such as “Free Palestine” and “El Al Genocide Airline,” accompanied by red paint splashed across the doorway and pavement.

In response, 'Israel' called on French authorities to act swiftly. “I condemn the barbaric and violent act against El Al and expect the law enforcement authorities in France to locate the criminals and take strong action against them,” 'Israeli' Transport Minister Miri Regev posted on X. She suggested the incident was fueled by recent French policy decisions, specifically President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France intends to recognize a Palestinian state, which she described as "gifts to Hamas."

'Israel’s' ambassador to France, Joshua Zarka, visited the site and described the act as a form of intimidation. “This is an act of terrorism,” he said, claiming it was designed to “terrorise El Al employees, terrorise Israeli citizens, scare them and try to make them feel that they are not welcome.”

El Al, in comments shared with 'Israeli' broadcaster N12, confirmed that no staff were present during the incident and that no one was harmed. The airline reaffirmed its stance against violence and anti-Semitism, stating, “El Al proudly displays the Israeli flag on the tail of its aircraft and condemns all forms of violence, particularly those based on anti-Semitism.”

French officials also condemned the act. “Acts of hatred and antisemitism have no place” in France, French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot wrote on X. Paris prosecutors have opened a formal investigation, citing damage committed on grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion.