Kuwait is supposed to be a “moderate” Muslim nation, but it has shut down a coveted London to New York service rather than carry Israelis as ordered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait does not allow Jews even to visit the country. The following is from The Times of Israel, Jan. 17, 2016: “Kuwait Air is ending its New York to London service over the carrier’s refusal to carry Israeli passengers.’ The U.S. Department of Transportation will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, and has mandated that the airline immediately cease that practice and allow Israeli passengers to travel between the U.S. and London,’ Anthony Foxx, the transportation secretary, said in a statement on Friday. ‘In light of our demands, Kuwait Airways has chosen to cease passenger service from New York JFK airport to London Heathrow by January 18.’” (Friday Church News Notes, February 5, 2016, www.wayoflife.org, [email protected], 866-295-4143) Comments are closed.
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