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Israelis Abroad Vote, Defending Their Right to Influence

Israelis living abroad, including Shiri Sadeh from Germany, Yitzhak Fliegelman from Canada, Hani Weitzman from Brazil, and Limor Ofer from the US, have returned to vote in upcomin…

Security12h ago

El Al and Sun D'or Cancel Flights to Marrakech Amid Security Concerns

El Al and its subsidiary Sun D'or have canceled all flights to Marrakech, Morocco, until at least December 15 due to new Israeli security directives. This follows similar cancella…

World14h ago

Israel Tourism Executive Slams Dubai Flight Suspension

Mark Feldman, head of Ziontours, criticized the continued suspension of flights between Israel and Dubai, citing a lack of a security mechanism for resumption. The halt, following…

Security16h ago

Third Israeli Airline Cancels Marrakech Flights Amid Security Concerns

Sun d'Or, an Israeli airline, has canceled its Marrakech flights until December 15 due to security concerns, following similar actions by Arkia and Israir. The cancellations are l…

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Israeli Airlines Halt Marrakech Flights Amid Security Review

Israeli airlines have suspended direct flights to Marrakech, Morocco, due to a security review following an incident on a Flydubai flight. Sun d'Or, an El Al subsidiary, postponed…

Security17h ago

El Al Delays Morocco Flights Amid New Security Demands

El Al has delayed its return to Marrakech, Morocco, until mid-December due to new security regulations. The airline canceled tickets for flights through December 15, impacting pas…

Security17h ago

Israeli Airlines Cancel Flights to Marrakech Amid Security Concerns

Israeli airlines El Al, Israir, and Arkia have canceled flights to Marrakech, Morocco, due to security directives. El Al is offering passengers refunds, vouchers, or rebooking on…

Security17h ago

El Al Cancels Flights to Marrakech Amid Security Concerns

El Al has canceled its planned flights to Marrakech, Morocco, until December 15, 2026, citing security directives. Passengers can opt for refunds, vouchers, or rebooking on Europe…

Politics17h ago

Netanyahu Invites Indian PM Modi and Hero Pilot to Light Independence Day Torch

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and heroic pilot Smith Machur to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony. Modi accepted…

Security17h ago

El Al Suspends Marrakech Flights Amid Security Concerns

El Al has suspended its new route to Marrakech, Morocco, until at least December 15, citing the need for security approvals. This follows similar suspensions by Arkia and Israir d…

Security17h ago

Sun D'Or Cancels Marrakech Flights Amid Security Concerns

Israeli airline Sun D'Or has canceled all flights to Marrakech, Morocco, until December 15 due to updated security directives from Israeli authorities. This follows similar action…

Politics18h ago·3 outlets

Netanyahu Invites Indian PM and Flydubai Pilot to Israel's Independence Day Ceremony

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed inviting Indian Prime Minister and flydubai pilot Smith Machar to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony next year…

Security1d ago·2 outlets

FlyDubai Crisis Sparks Surge in Israeli Airfare to Asia

Airfare from Israel to Asia has more than doubled, with tickets now costing $1500 or more, up from $500-$600, due to new Israeli security checks on foreign airline crews. The susp…

Security1d ago·6 outlets

Israel Bars United Pilot Over Pro-Iran Social Media Activity

Israel has banned United Airlines pilot Sina Amjadian from entering the country as crew due to his pro-Iran social media posts. The Diaspora Affairs Ministry flagged his content…

Security1d ago·2 outlets

Israel Bars United Pilot Over Alleged Support for Iran, Hezbollah

Israel has banned a United Airlines pilot of Iranian origin from its airspace over unverified social media claims of supporting Iran and Hezbollah. The decision, confirmed by Unit…

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Arkia Halts Marrakech Ticket Sales Amid New Israeli Security Rules

Israeli airlines Arkia and Israir have suspended ticket sales to Marrakech, Morocco, due to anticipated new Israeli security rules for leased foreign aircraft and crews. The move…

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Arkia Suspends Ticket Sales to Marrakech Amid Security Review

Israeli airline Arkia has suspended ticket sales for flights to Marrakech, Morocco, due to new security requirements from Israeli authorities reviewing foreign aircraft and crews…

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Israeli Airlines Suspend Morocco Flights Amid Security Concerns

Israeli airline Arkia has suspended flights to Marrakech, Morocco, and halted ticket sales due to new security requirements from the Shin Bet following an attempted attack on a Fl…

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Arkia Halts Morocco Ticket Sales Amid Security Review After Flydubai Incident

Israeli airline Arkia has suspended new ticket sales to Marrakech, Morocco, due to security directives following an attempted attack on a flydubai flight to Israel. Rival Israir m…

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Arkia Halts Ticket Sales to Marrakech Amid Security Concerns

Israeli airline Arkia has suspended ticket sales to Marrakech, Morocco, at the request of Israeli security services. The airline is considering alternative operational methods and…

General1d ago

Passenger Boards El Al Flight With Plunger, Tributes Hero Plumber

A passenger on an El Al flight went viral for boarding with a plunger and a sign honoring "The Hero Plumber" Yeniv Hayoun, who stopped a hijacker. The stunt, which garnered over 2…

Security1d ago

United Airlines Pilot Barred From Flying to Israel Over Security Concerns

United Airlines has been informed that pilot Sina Amjadian will not be allowed to fly to Israel due to security concerns. The decision by Israel's Ministry of Transportation follo…

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United Pilot Barred From Flying to Israel Amid Security Review

A United Airlines pilot of Iranian origin, Sina Amjadian, has been barred from flying to Israel due to unverified social media posts allegedly showing support for the Iranian regi…

Security1d ago

Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Blame Jews for French Unrest Online

Antisemitic conspiracy theories blaming Jews and Israel for recent violent unrest in France spread widely on social media, according to a study by the Combat Antisemitism Movement…

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Arkia Cancels All Flights to Morocco Due to Security Demands

Arkia Airlines has canceled all flights to Morocco due to security demands from Israel's Shin Bet, following a flydubai incident. This move mirrors cancellations by El Al and Isra…

Security2d ago

Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman Receives Death Threats

Yisrael Beiteinu party chairman Avigdor Lieberman has received explicit death threats, leading the party to file a new complaint with the Knesset officer. The threats, which inclu…

Security2d ago·1 outlets

Airlines Face Dilemma Over Bomb Threats After Three Incidents in One Week

Three bomb threats targeting flights to and from Israel occurred in less than a week, leading to a flight diversion to Bulgaria, passenger evacuations in Israel, and a departure d…

Security2d ago

Bomb Threats Disrupt Flights To and From Israel in Under a Week

Three bomb threats targeting flights to and from Israel caused disruptions within a week, with all incidents ending without finding explosives. One flight made an emergency landin…

Economy2d ago

Spirit World Productions Adds Flights to Seychelles Amid Aviation Disruptions

Tourism company Spirit World Productions is increasing direct flights from Israel to the Seychelles due to high demand and disruptions from Flydubai and Emirates. The company will…

World2d ago

Israel Boosts Seychelles Flights Amid Dubai Travel Disruptions

Israeli tourism company Spirit Productions World is increasing direct flights to the Seychelles in March and April 2027 due to disruptions in travel via Dubai. The company will of…

Security2d ago

Ben Gurion Airport Management Tours Emergency Facilities With ZAKA

Ben Gurion Airport management, led by CEO Zohar Gefen, hosted ZAKA Search and Rescue officials for a tour of emergency facilities. The visit aimed to draw lessons from a recent Fl…

General3d ago3

Israeli Journalist Fooled by Prankster Posing as Iraqi Refugee in Paris

Israeli journalist Neria Kraus was pranked live on air while reporting from Paris when an Israeli man on vacation posed as an Iraqi immigrant named Ali. The man, later identified…

Security3d ago

Bomb Threats and Hijacking Attempts Must Not Become the New Normal for Israeli Travelers

Four alarming incidents involving flights to and from Israel in three weeks have raised concerns about air travel security for Israeli passengers. These include a bomb threat that…

General3d ago

El Al Enhances Premium Cabins With Luxury Brands Amid Security Concerns

El Al is enhancing its premium cabins with luxury brands like Jo Malone and TAKEANAP, alongside new digital services and menus by chef Assaf Granit. The upgrades, starting in Nove…

Economy3d ago·3 outlets

AliExpress Launches Elite Club for Israeli Shoppers with Exclusive Discounts

AliExpress has launched its free Elite consumer club in Israel for shoppers spending over 800 shekels annually, offering a 5% discount on select items and simplified returns. The…

Security3d ago

Boeing 737-800 Makes Emergency Landing in Russia After Mid-Air Incident

An S7 Airlines Boeing 737-800 carrying up to 189 people made an emergency landing in Omsk, Russia, on Monday, October 19, after activating an emergency code over Kazakhstan. The f…

World3d ago

Israelis Seek New Destinations After Dubai Flights Canceled

Following the cancellation of flights to Dubai, Israelis are flocking to Georgia, which has seen a surge in bookings for Tbilisi and Batumi. European cities like Prague and Budape…

Security4d ago·2 outlets

Two Maldivian Pilots Detained in UAE Over Alleged Terror Attempt on Flight to Israel Released

Two Maldivian co-pilots for FlyDubai, detained for twelve days in the UAE over an alleged terror attempt on a flight to Israel, have been deported home. They were held after being…

World4d ago·4 outlets

Emirates Halts Ticket Sales for Israelis Until Spring 2027

Emirates has suspended ticket sales for Israeli customers on its website, preventing travel with layovers in Dubai until its subsidiary FlyDubai is cleared to fly to Israel. FlyDu…

Security4d ago·3 outlets

Austrian Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv Diverted After Bomb Threat

Austrian Airlines flight OS82 from Tel Aviv to Vienna was diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday due to a bomb threat. The aircraft and its 57 occupants were cleared after securit…

World4d ago

Emirates and Flydubai Halt Ticket Sales for Flights to Israel

Emirates and Flydubai have stopped selling tickets for flights to and from Israel until further notice, following a security incident on a Flydubai plane. The airlines are blockin…

Security4d ago

Austrian Airlines Flight Diverted to Bulgaria After Bomb Threat

An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna was diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday due to a bomb threat. The plane landed safely and underwent security checks, which r…

Security4d ago·2 outlets

Austrian Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv Diverted to Sofia After Bomb Threat

An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday after an anonymous bomb threat was received. The plane, carrying 51 passengers and six c…

Security4d ago·2 outlets

Bomb Threat Forces Austrian Airlines Flight From Tel Aviv to Divert to Sofia

An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, after a bomb threat was received mid-flight. Passengers described a calm evacuation and security c…

Security4d ago·3 outlets

Wizz Air Flight Briefly Denied Entry to Israel Over Pilot Nationality Concerns

A Wizz Air flight from London to Tel Aviv was almost denied entry to Israel on Sunday due to a mistaken belief that a pilot held Qatari citizenship. Heightened security measures a…

Security4d ago·3 outlets

Heroic Captain Recounts Daring Fight Against Hijacker on Flydubai Flight

Captain Smith Macher of Flydubai recounted his fight against a co-pilot who attempted to hijack the plane with an axe. Macher described the attack as sudden and without warning, b…

Economy4d ago

El Al Stock Soars, Securing Spot in Prestigious TA-35 Index After Hijacking Attempt

El Al Israel Airlines has been added to the prestigious TA-35 stock index for the first time, driven by a stock surge following an attempted hijacking on a Flydubai flight and str…

Politics5d ago

Israeli Officials Downplay Saudi Enthusiasm for Normalization Amidst Trump's Optimism

Israeli officials are expressing caution about Saudi Arabia's eagerness for normalization, contrary to former President Donald Trump's optimism. Despite Israeli intelligence aid a…