EL AL Cancels Direct Flights to South Africa Amid Growing Tensions

Date: 23 January 2024

In a significant development, EL AL, the official airline of Israel, has announced the cancellation of direct flights to South Africa, effective from 1st April 2024. The decision comes amidst a reported decline in demand and escalating tensions between the two nations.

The national carrier’s move marks an end to the only direct flights connecting Tel Aviv and Johannesburg. The decision is set to impact travelers and further strain diplomatic relations, exacerbated by an International Court of Justice (ICJ) genocide charge.

For more details on this breaking news, check out the article on The Times of Israel.

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