Never Again, Never Alone: El Al’s Role in Jewish Safety
When I witnessed the recent disturbances in Amsterdam targeting the Jewish community, I was deeply shaken. The images brought to mind dark chapters of European history, yet there is one crucial difference today: We have the State of Israel. As Vice Chairman of El Al, I could not have been more proud watching our aircraft arrive to help Jews evacuate and reach safety.
The events in Amsterdam crystallized something I’ve long understood about El Al’s role in the world. While they are Israel’s national carrier, they have become something far more significant: an extension of Israel’s promise of safety to Jewish communities worldwide. Just as the State of Israel stands as a haven for the Jewish people, El Al carries that protection beyond Israel’s borders.