Once again, Israel's government was unprepared – not for the war, but for its consequences.
The country’s two largest carriers, El Al and Israir, will halt every scheduled flight and divert aircraft already in the sky, stranding thousands of Israelis abroad.
Israel must now decide what kind of nation it wishes to be in this hour of trial. One that rescues its own or one that leaves them to fend for themselves.
MSC responded, stating that "a request was received from the Transportation Ministry on the subject, and it is being reviewed."
Israel Hofsheet also demanded the particular provision of transport options to the around 150,000 Israelis stuck abroad after Israeli airspace was closed at the start of Operation Rising Lion.
These flights are only for incoming flights to Israel, and there are no outgoing flight operations.
The emergency directive comes amid fears of Iranian retaliation for recent Israeli military activity.
The company confirmed it is acting in accordance with instructions from the country's security and aviation authorities.
The class action claims that by the end of the first quarter of 2023, El Al's pricing practices caused damages estimated at approximately 600 million shekels.
El Al will begin flying between Argentina and Israel, in both a powerful symbol of the countries' alliance and a practical boon for travelers like Rabbi Axel Wahnish.
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