Airlines Suspend Tel Aviv Flights Amid Israel Attacks

Major airlines, including American Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Emirates, and Ryanair, canceled dozens of flights to and from Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport after Hamas launched a large-scale attack, leaving holiday tourists stranded in Israel and Israelis abroad scrambling to return home. However, commercial air links with Israel's second international airport in Eilat were not affected. Israeli flag carrier El Al continued its Tel Aviv flights, but some flights operated by foreign partners were canceled. Israelis trying to return home expressed frustration as flights were delayed or canceled, while Israir and Arkia Airlines organized rescue flights. The flight cancellations occurred amid ongoing combat between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists, with rocket barrages targeting areas around Tel Aviv, including close to the airport.