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Israel closes airspace amid attack on Iran; all civilian flights canceled
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Flights take off at Ben Gurion Airport. April 17, 2024. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
As an attack is launched on Iran, Israel has closed its airspace to civilian flights.
“The public is requested not to come to airports until further notice,” the Transportation Ministry says in a statement. “Passengers currently abroad are asked to stay updated via the media and through their airlines regarding flight schedules once the airspace reopens.”
It adds that Israelis abroad “are requested to follow the directives and recommendations of the National Security Council.”
“As soon as the security situation permits, the airspace will reopen and flights to and from Israel will resume. Notice of this will be given 24 hours before flights are renewed.”
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