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Aircraft Operators Face Security Uncertainty in Israel
The Ops Group has issued a "do not fly" alert warning of a shootdown risk for civil aircraft
Aircraft Operators Face Security Uncertainty In Israel
Osprey Flight Solutions's AI-based tracking of security threats identified increased military activity along Israel's border with Gaza since September 22. (Image: Osprey Flight Solutions)

Aviation security experts and regulators have warned aircraft operators to maintain a high degree of vigilance over the intensifying military conflict in Israel, following attacks launched by Hamas forces early on Saturday. Late on Sunday, EASA issued a conflict zone information bulletin for the Tel Aviv flight information region, saying that the risks are currently being managed effectively by Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority through notams covering its airspace and airports, including one proposing Eilat-Ramon International Airport (LLER) as an alternate landing site outside the present conflict zone.

As of early afternoon local time on Monday, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (LLBG) remained open. However, several international airlines have been canceling flights to Israel’s main gateway.