From Plane bound for Israel from Cyprus diverted through Lebanese airspace amid stormy weather
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleA plane bound for Israel from was diverted through Lebanese airspace amid stormy weather conditions, the Israel Airports Authority says.
The Greek airline flight was under Cypriot air traffic control when the decision to divert was made for the sake of passenger safety.
The IAA says responsibility for the flight was handed over to Israeli air traffic control once the plane had left Lebanese airspace.
According to Channel 12 news, which first reported the unusual incident, the passengers on the Aegean Airlines flight from Larnaca in Cyprus were not aware at the time that they were in Lebanese airspace.
It is illegal for Israelis to visit Lebanon as the two countries are still technically in a state of war.
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