Israel, Bahrain sign deal for regular passenger flights

Israel and Bahrain sign a formal deal for regular flights between the countries, Hebrew-language media reports, weeks after the Arab country agreed to normalize ties with the Jewish state.

According to the reported deal, the countries can each operate up to 14 weekly passenger flights between Ben Gurion Airport and Bahrain International Airport, in addition to unlimited flights between Manama and Eilat.

The deal also allows for five weekly cargo flights to each country.

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