Employers Scramble to Protect Workers Caught in Israel-Hamas Crossfire

U.S. employers and others are working to ensure the safety of employees traveling or working in Israel in the midst of the war that erupted there beginning on Oct. 7. U.S. citizens are among those who were
killed or captured during the attack on Israel by Hamas militants.

Complicating the extraction of employees is the suspension of flights by major international air carriers to or from Tel Aviv, Reuters reported. United Airlines and American Airlines suspended direct flights, and Delta Airlines said on Oct. 9 it would cancel flights to and from Israel until the end of October.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced Oct. 8 that, in partnership with the Jewish Federations of North America and other organizations, it was “mobilizing support for the victims” and exploring ways it and the business community can provide humanitarian assistance.

The
suffering in Gaza is “absolutely horrible,” a United Nations official said as Israel has cut off humanitarian aid following the Hamas attacks,
The New York Times reported.

SHRM Online has collected the following news stories on this developing topic: 

‘Grief and Anger’: U.S. Business Groups Stand Up for Israel After Attack

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank stands with Israel, instructing employees there to work remotely for the foreseeable future, a person familiar with the matter told CNN, as Dimon pledged support for the people of Israel.

“This past weekend’s attack on Israel and its people and…