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Tel Aviv Ben-Gurion Airport Closed Due To National Strike

The nationwide protests demand that the Israeli government agree to a ceasefire with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Incoming flights were diverted, and outbound travel was temporarily halted.

With many airlines pausing operations to Israel, who is left operating this September?

While it would seem like the war would be devastating for the country’s airlines, they have navigated the situation quite successfully.

For now, Ryanair plans to not fly to Israel until September 30.

American Airlines’ suspension should be valid until March 29, 2025.

Multiple US personnel have been injured in a rocket attack in Iraq.

In the 1970s, after France imposed an arms embargo, the Israelis built two types of fighter jets based on the French Rafale V.

Many airlines are also avoiding regional airspace due to safety concerns.

The US will move fighter jets, an aircraft carrier, and other military assets to bolster its presence in the Middle East.