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UAE Cancels Israeli Rescue Flight Slots
Israeli rescue flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv are in jeopardy after the United Arab Emirates unilaterally canceled operating permits and flight slots for Israeli airlines. The cancellations affect hundreds of passengers who were registered for flights scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, which were part of an operation to bring Israelis home.
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What happened
- 01The United Arab Emirates unilaterally canceled operating permits and flight slots for Israeli rescue flights from Dubai.
- 02Israir Airlines canceled its scheduled October 8 rescue flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, affecting hundreds of passengers.
- 03El Al canceled its planned evacuation flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv scheduled for Thursday, October 8.
- 04The Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is involved in diplomatic negotiations to resolve the flight permit dispute with the UAE.
- 05The UAE cited a reduced need for the flights and a dispute over security protocols that leave passenger luggage behind.
- 06Over 7,400 Israelis have already returned from the UAE via Etihad and Israeli airline flights since the operation began.
- 07The Ministry of Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority are working with Emirati officials to resolve the cancellations.
The Ministry of Transport had previously announced that the repatriation operation, which has brought back over 7,400 Israelis via Abu Dhabi and Dubai, was scheduled to conclude on Thursday, October 10, 2026. Following the UAE's decision, Israir Airlines canceled its October 8 flight, and El Al canceled its planned evacuation flight for Thursday. Both airlines are working with authorities to find solutions for the stranded passengers.
According to Israel Hayom, the UAE revoked the permits because it believes the urgent need for rescue flights has decreased, and due to a dispute over security protocols that leave passenger luggage behind. The Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is now involved in diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue, and the Ministry of Transport is coordinating with the Civil Aviation Authority and Emirati officials to reinstate the flights.
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