Israel’s airspace remains closed for landings and takeoffs at Ben Gurion Airport, the airport authority says.
Any announcement of its reopening will give six hours’ advance notice, the Israel Airport Authority says in a statement.
The Israel Airport Authority states that it is collaborating with Israeli airlines on a systematic plan prepared by the Transportation and Road Safety Ministry and the Israel Civil Aviation Authority to bring back Israelis stranded abroad.
“All air crews and aircraft are ready for action as soon as this becomes possible,” the airport authority says. “However, this may take a long time, depending on the security situation.”
“A decision on the return of flights to Israel will only be made when we know that it is safe,” the authority says.
Land border crossings to Jordan and Sinai are open for business and passenger traffic.
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