Israeli Airlines to Operate Rescue Flights Amid Flydubai Crisis
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- Israeli airlines will operate rescue flights from the UAE starting Friday.
- Dozens of Israelis are stranded in the UAE due to suspended Flydubai flights.
- UAE will install additional advanced screening machines at airports.
- The agreement followed a call between Netanyahu and UAE President bin Zayed.
- Arkia announced six rescue flights for the weekend, pending approval.
Following the immediate suspension of Flydubai flights to Israel due to a security incident, Israeli aviation authorities are working urgently to repatriate dozens of Israelis stranded in the United Arab Emirates. Starting Friday, Israeli airlines El Al, Arkia, and Israir will commence a series of special, heavily secured rescue flights. This development comes after a direct conversation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, which led to the UAE authorities agreeing to install additional advanced screening machines at airports. This agreement is seen as a breakthrough that enhances safety and paves the way for the full resumption of regular flights by Israeli carriers. Arkia has announced six dedicated rescue flights for the weekend of October 2-3, pending security and Shin Bet approval. El Al and Israir are also preparing their own emergency flight schedules and are expected to announce departure times shortly.
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