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Marrakech – American Airlines has extended the suspension of all flights to and from Israel until April 2025, making it the latest international carrier to halt air travel to the country amid rising fears of regional conflict.
The move comes as Israel remains on high alert for potential retaliatory attacks from Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah following a series of targeted assassinations and military actions.
According to Israeli media reports, at least 20 foreign airlines have now suspended flights to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport.
American Airlines did not provide specific reasons for the extended flight cancellations, but the decision aligns with growing international concerns over Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza, which has now entered its tenth month of relentless violence.
Since October 7 of last year, Israel’s attacks on Gaza have killed nearly 40,100 Palestinians and injured over 92,600 more, in what global leaders and human rights organizations are calling a total humanitarian catastrophe.
The United Nations has repeatedly warned of devastating consequences for civilians in Gaza, where Israel’s 16-year blockade and repeated bombings have crippled infrastructure and left residents struggling to access basic necessities.
Tensions in the region have been further inflamed by Israel’s suspected involvement in a series of high-profile assassinations targeting Palestinian and Lebanese resistance leaders.
On July 31, Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an attack in Tehran, while Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukr was assassinated in an airstrike in Beirut the day prior.
Both Iran and Hamas have accused Israel of carrying out the killings, and have vowed retaliation.
In response to the growing threats, Israel has raised its military alert status and the United States has bolstered its forces in the region.
However, calls are growing in the international community for Israel to be held accountable for its genocidal actions in Gaza and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The flight cancellations by American Airlines and other carriers underscore the volatility of the situation and the risks posed by Israel’s ongoing aggression against the Palestinian people.
