CNN) -- Several U.S. airlines suspended flights to Israel on Tuesday because of security concerns, with one company specifically citing a rocket attack near Tel Aviv.
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines both told CNN they suspended service to Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. US Airways made the same decision, the Israel Airport Authority told CNN.
Citing "reports of a rocket or associated debris" near the airport, Delta said it suspended service between its hub in New York and Tel Aviv "to ensure the safety and security of our customers and employees."
Israel has said militants from Gaza have been launching rockets into the country for days, part of an ongoing military conflict between Israel and the Palestinian territory.
One immediate effect: Delta Flight 468, which left New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport with 273 passengers, diverted Tuesday to Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport instead of heading to Tel Aviv as scheduled, the airline said.
"Delta continues to work closely with U.S. and other government resources to monitor the situation," the airline said.
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Btw here is the Security Council debate going on now. USA speaking now. You already missed the clowns from Jordan and Luxembourg.
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My wife said that the IDF wouldn't announce these strikes close to BG to avoid folks panicking. Maybe EL-AL gets a heads up! about it.
I didn't see how, in good conscience, the Israeli Aeronautics community could keep that quiet.
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there is no right person in this. There just needs to be peace there. Thats it.. if it was that simple though. :(
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Was being sarcastic, of course, but I would only be mildly surprised if it resulted in some sort of condemnation from the UN.
there is no right person in this. There just needs to be peace there. Thats it.. if it was that simple though. :(
A lot of them voted for Hamas leaders. I feel bad for those just trying to go about their business and trying to raise their children but they chose to bring in a group that has as part of it's charter, the death of Jews and the destruction of Israel. It's usually the average Joe that bears the brunt of these extremist actions.
As I understand, central Israel has had lots of sirens today.
As I understand, central Israel has had lots of sirens today.
Best wishes to you and your family. Scary stuff.
That's from TODAY July 22 2014. Gotta hand it to the UN, that's twice in one week. These guys are committed to armed resistance. Who's next, ISIS in Iraq?
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Today, in the course of the regular inspection of its premises, UNRWA discovered rockets hidden in a vacant school in the Gaza Strip. As soon as the rockets were discovered, UNRWA staff were withdrawn from the premises, and so we are unable to confirm the precise number of rockets.
That's from TODAY July 22 2014. Gotta hand it to the UN, that's twice in one week. These guys are committed to armed resistance. Who's next, ISIS in Iraq? UNRWA statement "discovers" missiles in Gaza school AGAIN - ( New Window )
Zionist Propaganda! Glorious Freedomfighters HAMAS would never use civilians as shields!
EL AL is all systems go. Those guys are of course all ex-IAF pilots,so they're a little nuts.
Big Al LOL, yeah we planted them and are firing them at our lone international airport,too!