'Israeli' lawmaker calls for sanctions on Jordanian airline over pilot announcement
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- An 'Israeli' lawmaker has called for sanctions against a Jordanian airline.
- The demand followed the circulation of a video showing a pilot referring to Jerusalem as the "eternal capital of Palestine."
An 'Israeli' lawmaker has called for sanctions against a Jordanian airline, alleging that its pilots are broadcasting anti-'Israeli' messages during flights.
The call came after a video from one of the airline's flights circulated online, showing the pilot making an announcement over the aircraft's public address system while flying over occupied Palestinian territory.
In the video, the pilot addresses passengers in both Arabic and English, saying: "Dear passengers aboard this flight, we would like to inform you that we are now flying over Palestinian land."
He continues: "For those who miss Jerusalem, the eternal capital of Palestine, you can now see it from the left side of the aircraft."
The pilot also points out several landmarks visible from the aircraft, including Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Dome of the Rock, and the Noble Sanctuary.
The announcement sparked widespread reactions on social media, with the 'Israeli' lawmaker arguing that the remarks amounted to a political statement and calling for punitive measures against the airline.
No official comment has been issued by the airline regarding the controversy or the calls for sanctions.
