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Israel resumes outbound flights under tight restrictions

Ben Gurion departures restart despite Iranian front escalation; only 50 passengers allowed per flight as airlift efforts continue to return stranded Israelis, while rescue and transit flights expand via Jordan and Egypt

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.23.25

Israel to resume flights after halting air traffic; global airlines reroute citing risks

Jerusalem closes airspace and halts rescue flights after U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites trigger regional aviation chaos and widespread flight cancellations

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Reuters | 06.22.25

Israel's rescue efforts return stranded nationals home faster than anticipated

Local airline El Al introduces sea evacuations from Cyprus as Israel accelerates efforts to repatriate tens of thousands stranded abroad amid ongoing fighting in Iran

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Roy Rubinstein | 06.20.25

British Airways suspends Tel Aviv service into fall amid Iran war

Israeli campaign against Iran triggers widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures, as international airlines suspend service amid escalating regional tensions

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.19.25

El Al to bring stranded Israelis on flights from New York and Bangkok; Air Haifa offers flights from Cyprus

Two El Al flights will take off Thursday night from New York and one from Thailand; Flights from Los Angeles are also expected next week ; Air Haifa opens public ticket sales from Larnaca, which sell out in minutes

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.19.25

Mano Maritime luxury cruise ship gets Birthright participants out of country, brings stranded Israelis home

The ship took 1,500 Birthright participants who had been visiting Israel to Cyprus to return to their homes; the Crown Iris cruise ship is bringing back thousands of Israelis stranded out of the country; The operation, coordinated with the Ministry of Transportation and escorted by the Navy, includes multiple voyages over the coming week

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.18.25

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Volunteers scramble to shelter Israelis stranded in Greece because of war

Israeli volunteers and real estate firms in Greece mobilize emergency housing for stranded citizens, prioritizing vulnerable groups amid evacuation flight delays and soaring accommodation costs

Roy Elman, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.18.25

Israel to launch limited rescue flights as airlines finalize plans and pricing

Local airlines set to start flights returning to Israel on Wednesday with limited capacity, prioritizing medical emergencies, military personnel and stranded tour groups amid high demand and costly ticket prices

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Reuters | 06.17.25

How Israel plans to bring stranded overseas citizens amid Ben Gurion Airport closure

Israel begins gradual repatriation of over 100,000 stranded citizens; Transportation Minister warns against rushed landings, while Defense Ministry prioritizes flights for troops and essential staff

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Gal Ganot | 06.16.25

Report: Israel orders domestic airlines to halt all outbound flights

Directive, based on security agency recommendations, is aimed at reducing the risk of potential attacks on aircraft and limiting large public gatherings at Ben Gurion Airport

Nadav Eyal, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.16.25

Israel’s major airlines cancel flights as airspace closure continues

El Al, Arkia, Israir and Air Haifa cancel all flights through at least June 17 as the country’s airspace remains closed to civilian aviation amid ongoing security concerns

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.15.25

Israelis stranded abroad left in limbo as airspace remains shut and no alternative in sight

More than 100,000 Israelis remain stranded abroad as Israel’s airspace stays closed following a strike on Iran; authorities warn that return flights will be limited and gradual, with no immediate solution for those hoping to get home

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.15.25

United Airlines suspends Israel flights as airspace closed

Carrier halts service through July 1 following Israeli airstrikes on Iran; dozens of global airlines also cancel routes as Ben Gurion Airport is evacuated

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.14.25

Delta Air Lines cancels summer flights to and from Israel

Following Israel's early Friday morning strike in Iran, American carrier announces its halt of operations in the country until late August; multiple international airlines follow move

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.13.25

Israeli strike on Iran grounds flights, leaves tens of thousands of Israelis stranded abroad

Ben Gurion Airport shut down as Israel launches Operation Rising Lion against Iran’s nuclear program, grounding all flights and stranding thousands abroad amid widespread confusion and lack of airline support

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.13.25

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