First rescue flights land in Israel after five days of total airspace closure
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Key Points:
- The first rescue flights bringing stranded travelers back to Israel landed at Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday morning after a five-day closure of the country’s airspace, with an El Al flight from Athens arriving first, followed by an Israir flight from Rome.
- Flights are operating under a special rescue framework allowing up to two narrow-body aircraft per hour, with possible adjustments to include wide-body planes subject to security approval.
- El Al plans to operate rescue flights from about 22 destinations worldwide, including Europe, the United States, and Thailand, while Israir, Air Haifa, and Arkia will also conduct flights from various cities to return stranded Israelis.
- Transportation Minister Miri Regev expressed hope for the safe return of all Israelis, highlighting the
