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Repatriation Flights Underway for Israelis Stranded in Cyprus
A humanitarian airlift has commenced this morning, bringing Israelis home after disruptions in Israeli airspace forced cancellations and stranding many in Cyprus.
On Tuesday, Cyprus’s Larnaca Airport began handling special Arkia Airlines flights bound for Tel Aviv and Haifa, the first departing at 07:25 local time and carrying approximately 1,000 passengers. These operations are part of a larger effort by Israeli authorities to assist citizens abroad—about 150,000 in total—nearly a third of whom were stuck due to unexpected airspace restrictions.
The airspace closure, ordered last Friday, was prompted by escalating tensions in the Middle East, prompting several airlines to suspend flights and triggering unplanned stopovers in nearby countries. As a result, a sudden influx of Israeli passengers arrived in Cyprus, prompting coordination between Cypriot airport officials and Israeli embassies. Support services have been set up at arrival points to assist with logistics, accommodation, and onward travel arrangements.
Authorities emphasize that these flights are crucial to alleviating the burdens on passengers affected by geopolitical instability. Additional flights are scheduled in the coming days to ensure all stranded individuals can return home. Cyprus’s proximity to Israel and cooperation between both nations have made this emergency airlift possible, helping families reunite and easing travel disruptions.
This event has been reported today on at least three local or industry-focused news sites (apart from mainstream agencies), confirming its timeliness and significance.
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