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Israel to reopen airspace at 11am GMT for repatriation flights: official

Published June 22, 2025
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Israel is to temporarily reopen its airspace for flights from 1100 GMT on Sunday as it repatriates thousands of citizens left stranded overseas by its war with Iran, the country’s airport authority said, AFP reports.

Israel’s main Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv “will open for landings from 2pm - 8pm as part of Operation Safe Return”, the authority said in a statement, referring to the government’s efforts to bring home citizens.

Israelis arrive at the Haifa International Airport as the first flights back to Israel started since its civilian airspace was closed last week, in Haifa, Israel on June 18. — Reuters
Israelis arrive at the Haifa International Airport as the first flights back to Israel started since its civilian airspace was closed last week, in Haifa, Israel on June 18. — Reuters

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