Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Air Canada pulls pilot from service after antisemitic social media posts By: FOX Business October 11, 2023 at 15:49 PM EDT Air Canada announced that a pilot who allegedly posted antisemitic images on social media has been let go. The posts came as Israel faced the deadliest attack in decades. Air Canada confirmed Wednesday that it fired the pilot who posted a slew of now-deleted antisemitic images on social media."We can confirm the pilot in question no longer works for Air Canada," the carrier posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. The carrier initially announced on the social media platform that it pulled the pilot from service on Monday after the "unacceptable posts" surfaced shortly after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. Air Canada didn't disclose the pilot's name. However, he has been identified as Mostafa Ezzo by several outlets that have analyzed his social media posts. US CEOS SHOW SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL AFTER HAMAS ATTACKS"We are taking this matter very seriously," the carrier said Tuesday, adding that it denounces "violence in all forms." Representatives for Air Canada have not immediately returned FOX Business' request for comment. The pilot has seemingly deleted his social media pages as well as his LinkedIn profile. However, screenshots of his posts are still circulating X. US WORKING WITH ISRAEL TO 'SUPPORT SAFE TRAVEL' IN REGION AFTER HAMAS ATTACKS, BUTTIGIEG SAYSIn an instagram story, which was posted earlier this week, the pilot was allegedly holding a sign that read, "keep the world clean." Next to the words was an image of a person throwing out the Israeli flag, according to a screenshot of the post. In another screenshot of a now-deleted Instagram story, the pilot is seen in his uniform while wearing a Palestinian flag necktie.In other deleted posts, the pilot allegedly called Israel is a "terrorist state" and said that it should "burn in hell," according to the New York Post. The comments came as news of the terrorist attack on Israel shocked the world. A war between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group was ignited after Hamas barged into the country from the Gaza Strip Saturday, killing hundreds of civilians attending a musical festival. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREHundreds of others were murdered in their homes and in the street in broad daylight. Others were taken hostage in Gaza by Hamas. It marked the deadliest attack the country has experienced in decades. In retaliation, Israel’s government launched airstrikes on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel "is at war," and he reiterated that stance in a Monday address. The battle has already claimed upward of 2,200 lives on both sides, according to The Associated Press. Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Air Canada pulls pilot from service after antisemitic social media posts By: FOX Business October 11, 2023 at 15:49 PM EDT Air Canada announced that a pilot who allegedly posted antisemitic images on social media has been let go. The posts came as Israel faced the deadliest attack in decades. Air Canada confirmed Wednesday that it fired the pilot who posted a slew of now-deleted antisemitic images on social media."We can confirm the pilot in question no longer works for Air Canada," the carrier posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. The carrier initially announced on the social media platform that it pulled the pilot from service on Monday after the "unacceptable posts" surfaced shortly after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. Air Canada didn't disclose the pilot's name. However, he has been identified as Mostafa Ezzo by several outlets that have analyzed his social media posts. US CEOS SHOW SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL AFTER HAMAS ATTACKS"We are taking this matter very seriously," the carrier said Tuesday, adding that it denounces "violence in all forms." Representatives for Air Canada have not immediately returned FOX Business' request for comment. The pilot has seemingly deleted his social media pages as well as his LinkedIn profile. However, screenshots of his posts are still circulating X. US WORKING WITH ISRAEL TO 'SUPPORT SAFE TRAVEL' IN REGION AFTER HAMAS ATTACKS, BUTTIGIEG SAYSIn an instagram story, which was posted earlier this week, the pilot was allegedly holding a sign that read, "keep the world clean." Next to the words was an image of a person throwing out the Israeli flag, according to a screenshot of the post. In another screenshot of a now-deleted Instagram story, the pilot is seen in his uniform while wearing a Palestinian flag necktie.In other deleted posts, the pilot allegedly called Israel is a "terrorist state" and said that it should "burn in hell," according to the New York Post. The comments came as news of the terrorist attack on Israel shocked the world. A war between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group was ignited after Hamas barged into the country from the Gaza Strip Saturday, killing hundreds of civilians attending a musical festival. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREHundreds of others were murdered in their homes and in the street in broad daylight. Others were taken hostage in Gaza by Hamas. It marked the deadliest attack the country has experienced in decades. In retaliation, Israel’s government launched airstrikes on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel "is at war," and he reiterated that stance in a Monday address. The battle has already claimed upward of 2,200 lives on both sides, according to The Associated Press.