Israeli flag carrier El Al has said it will scrap direct flights to South Africa following “a significant fall in demand by Israeli travellers” to the country and other destinations, AFP reports.

“From the end of March 2024, El Al will suspend its operations on the Johannesburg-Tel Aviv route,” an El Al statement said, announcing the move hours before the International Court of Justice is to issue an initial ruling on Pretoria’s case against Israel over alleged genocidal acts in Gaza.