El Al
Israeli-media coverage mentioning El Al, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Toddler Locked in Hot Car in Underground Garage Rescued After Quick Response
A two-year-old girl was locked inside a hot car in an underground parking garage with no cellphone reception. Her mother sought help from neighbors, police, and the rescue group Y…
United Airlines to Resume Direct Flights Between San Francisco and Tel Aviv in March 2027
United Airlines will resume direct flights from San Francisco to Tel Aviv in March 2027, operating three weekly flights as part of a major international expansion. This route reco…
Avishai Ben Haim Questions If Ofer Winter Will Join Anti-Netanyahu Camp
Avishai Ben Haim discussed whether Ofer Winter will join the anti-Netanyahu camp, framing it as a sociological question about political alliances rather than ideology. He highligh…
Israel's Competition Authority Imposes Monopoly Regulations on Carmel Wineries
Israel's Competition Authority has imposed monopoly regulations on Carmel Wineries due to its dominant market share in grape juice and kosher wine. The company must comply with st…
Phoenix Insurance Reports 5% Profit Decline to 908 Million Shekels, Declares 400 Million Shekel Dividend
Phoenix Insurance posted a 5% drop in second-quarter profits to 908 million shekels amid declines in core insurance earnings, but saw strong growth in investment management and co…
Israel Allows Two-Year Extensions for Temporary A/5 Residency Permits Under New Policy
Israel's Ministry of Interior now permits two-year extensions for temporary A/5 residency permits for spouses of citizens and residents, reducing annual renewals. The extension de…
Former Kulanu MK Roy Folkman Joins Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael Party After Rift with Gilad Erdan
Roy Folkman, formerly involved in Gilad Erdan’s new party, has joined Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael party following a fallout with Erdan. Folkman’s move comes amid Erdan’s party struggl…
Yoaz Hendel Rules Out Netanyahu Coalition With Ultra-Orthodox Parties
Yoaz Hendel, leader of the Zionist Home party, ruled out joining a Netanyahu-led coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties or Mansour Abbas's Ra'am. He criticized Netanyahu's politica…
Israir Receives Final FAA Approval to Launch Tel Aviv-New York Flights in October
Israir has obtained final FAA approval to start Tel Aviv-New York flights, with ticket sales opening this week and the first flight set for October 19, 2026. The airline will use…
Israel Faces Ongoing Disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport Amid Calls for Structural Reform
Ben Gurion Airport faced major disruptions during peak tourist season, prompting criticism of management and calls for reform. Prime Minister Netanyahu focused on political aspect…
No Compensation for Passengers Stranded at Ben Gurion Airport Amid Disruptions
Hundreds of thousands of passengers affected by last Thursday's disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport are not entitled to financial compensation under Israeli law, which exempts airli…
Wife of Palestinian Prisoner Involved in Assassination of Israeli Minister Gives Birth to Twins Using Smuggled Sperm
Sanabel Al-Ra'i gave birth to twins using sperm smuggled from her husband Basel Al-Asmar, a Palestinian prisoner serving 45 years for assassinating Israeli minister Rehavam Ze'evi…
Israel Expands Direct Flights to Unexpected European and Central Asian Cities
Israel is expanding its direct flight options to less typical destinations such as Malaga, Bologna, Vilnius, Tivat, Copenhagen, Tashkent, and Riga, offering travelers authentic cu…
Arkia Airlines Certifies First Female Jet Captain, Following Her Father's Footsteps
Arkia Airlines has certified Adar Madutzki as its first female jet captain, joining her father Tal Madutzki who has been a captain there for over 15 years. This marks the first ti…
El Al Captain Hagai Mayer Elected Chairman of Israeli Pilots Association
Hagai Mayer, an experienced El Al captain and former IDF pilot, has been elected chairman of the Israeli Pilots Association, pledging to strengthen Israeli aviation amid complex g…
Israel Warns Syria Before Striking Abu al-Duhur Airport Over Turkish Radar Threats
Israel warned Syria before striking the Abu al-Duhur airbase to prevent Turkish radar systems from threatening Israeli jets. The strike was recommended multiple times by the Israe…
Colombia Restores Coal Exports to Israel Amid Strengthened Diplomatic Ties
Colombia's new president Abelardo de la Espriella reinstates coal exports to Israel and strengthens diplomatic ties, including recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heigh…
Man Posing as Teen on TikTok and Instagram Sexually Harasses Over 20 Girls
A man in his 40s from central Israel allegedly posed as a teenage boy on TikTok and Instagram to sexually harass over 20 girls aged 11 to 15. He was arrested after a police invest…
Ben Gurion Airport Faces Ongoing Disruptions Amid Threat of New Summer Strike
Ben Gurion Airport is grappling with major disruptions after a sudden strike, causing flight delays, cancellations, and long baggage waits. Airlines El Al and Arkia are offering v…
Ben Gurion Airport Resolves Left-Behind Luggage After Sudden Workers' Strike
Ben Gurion Airport formed a special team to handle luggage left behind after a sudden workers' strike caused major flight delays. Airlines El Al and Arkia offered future travel vo…
Labor Dispute at Ben Gurion Airport Highlights Management and Staffing Issues Amid Travel Surge
Ben Gurion Airport faced major delays on August 20, 2026, due to a labor dispute caused by staff shortages amid record passenger volumes. The strike disrupted thousands of travele…
Chaos Continues at Ben Gurion Airport Despite Strike End Announcement
Despite the official end of the strike at Ben Gurion Airport on August 20, 2026, major disruptions continued with thousands of delayed or missing luggage and flight delays, affect…
Chaos Continues at Ben Gurion Airport with Hours-Long Delays and Flight Cancellations Before Sabbath
Ben Gurion Airport continues to face major delays and cancellations due to a strike the day before, with baggage handling and flight departures significantly affected. El Al has c…
El Al Cancels New York Flight to Avoid Landing After Sabbath Begins
El Al canceled its New York to Israel flight LY8 at the last moment on Friday to avoid landing after the Sabbath began, disembarking passengers and unloading luggage at JFK Airpor…
Israeli Expat Faces Moral Dilemma Over Voting in Upcoming Elections
Israeli expatriate Ron Miberg discusses the moral and logistical challenges of voting from abroad in Israel's 2026 elections, criticizing bureaucratic hurdles and expressing doubt…
Israeli Credit Card Companies Compete Aggressively to Attract Frequent Flyers with Travel Perks
Israeli credit card companies are aggressively promoting airline loyalty cards offering travel perks to boost overseas spending, a lucrative revenue source. The market has grown 4…
Sudden Strike Causes Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport Amid Peak Travel Season
A sudden strike by Ben Gurion Airport workers on a peak travel day caused major disruptions, flight cancellations, and delays affecting nearly 100,000 passengers. The strike was a…
Israel Repatriates Herzl's Grandparents' Remains for Historic Burial on Mount Herzl
Israel repatriated the remains of Theodor Herzl's grandparents from Serbia after over 100 years, reburied them on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem in a historic diplomatic operation invol…
Colombia Restores Visa Waiver for Israelis Following Golan Sovereignty Recognition
Israel and Colombia have restored a reciprocal visa waiver effective September 1, following Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. The two countries…
German Authorities Identify Suspect in 1970 Munich Arson Killing Seven Holocaust Survivors
German prosecutors have identified a suspect who died in 2020 in the 1970 Munich arson killing seven elderly Holocaust survivors. The attack followed a failed robbery and was over…
Israeli Shoppers Favor Local Airlines and Retailers Amid Summer Travel and Back-to-School Shopping
In July, Israeli online shopping rose slightly, led by summer travel and back-to-school purchases. AliExpress remains the top international site, while local retailers like KSP an…
Israeli Credit Card Companies See Record Growth in Cards and Profits Amid Post-Operation Spending Surge
Following Operation Iron Swords, Israeli credit card companies Isracard, CAL, and Max reported a 5% revenue increase and 6% growth in active cards, surpassing Israel's population…
IDF Releases Investigations Into Five Key Gaza War Incidents Including Aid Convoy Attack
The IDF published investigations into five major Gaza war incidents, including the deadly attack on a World Central Kitchen aid convoy and other cases involving civilian casualtie…
Israel’s Strike in Syria Sends Strategic Warning to Erdogan Over Turkish Expansion
Israel’s airstrike on a Syrian base aimed to block Turkish military expansion amid Syria’s weakened regime. The strike signals Israel’s intent to prevent Turkey from gaining a foo…
Boston Police Investigate Antisemitic Hate Crime After Driver Targets Jewish Couple
Boston police are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after a driver targeted a Jewish couple on their way to synagogue, shouting slurs. The couple escaped unharmed…
Russian Ambassador in Israel Highlights Security Ties and Humanitarian Cooperation Amid Regional Challenges
Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov confirmed ongoing security dialogue with Israel's Mossad head and defended Moscow's contacts with Hamas as humanitarian. He praised Israel's ne…
Yoaz Hendel Criticizes Gilad Erdan for Launching Party Below Electoral Threshold
Yoaz Hendel criticized Gilad Erdan for forming a party unlikely to pass Israel's electoral threshold, contrasting it with his own Reservists' Party, which polls show is above the…
IDF Disabled Veteran Sues Harel Insurance Over Denied Nursing Care Benefits
An 80-year-old disabled IDF veteran with cancer is suing Harel Insurance for nearly 119,000 shekels after his nursing care claim was denied without a medical exam, based on survei…
Israir to Launch Ticket Sales for New Tel Aviv-New York Route Starting Next Week
Israir will start selling tickets next week for its new Tel Aviv-New York flights, set to begin in October 2026 after regulatory approvals. The airline aims to compete with return…
US Airlines Resume Flights to Israel, Sparking Price Competition on New York Route
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are resuming flights to Israel in September, increasing competition and lowering prices on the New York-Tel Aviv route. American Airlines will…
Economic Strain in US Fuels Growing Hostility Toward Israel Amid Shifting Priorities
Economic hardships and shifting US priorities under President Trump are fueling American public frustration, which increasingly targets Israel amid misconceptions and reduced supp…
Eli Cohen, Yariv Levin, and Amir Ohana Lead Likud Primaries After 20% Vote Count
After counting about 20% of votes in the Likud primaries, Eli Cohen, Yariv Levin, and Amir Ohana lead the race. Voter turnout was 53.5%, lower than last time. Complaints were file…
Israeli Couple Awarded Minimal Compensation After Flight Cancellation in Dubai Amid Security Crisis
An Israeli couple stranded in Dubai after their flight was canceled due to a security operation sought 37,700 shekels from El Al but received only about 6,500 shekels in compensat…
Transport Minister Miri Regev Accuses El Al Union of Sabotaging Her Over Wizz Air Deal
Transport Minister Miri Regev accused the El Al union of trying to remove her from the Likud primaries due to her move to bring Wizz Air to Israel, pledging to continue her effort…
Israeli Fly Card Credit Card Offers Up to Three Free Flights Annually with Exclusive Perks
The Fly Card credit card, a collaboration between El Al and Isracard, offers Israeli travelers up to three free flights annually, including a free ticket upon joining and a yearly…
Transportation Minister Miri Regev Accuses El Al of Intimidation Over Low-Cost Airline Plans
Likud Primaries Begin with 140,000 Voters and 124 Candidates Competing for Knesset List
Likud's primaries began with 140,000 members voting among 124 candidates to form the party's Knesset list. Netanyahu holds eight reserved spots and has pre-selected key figures. T…
Likud Primaries Begin as 142,000 Members Vote Amid Miri Regev's Accusations
Likud party primaries began Monday with 142,000 members voting to determine the candidate list for the next Knesset. Transport Minister Miri Regev accused El Al's workers' union o…