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A flight tracker map of the Wizz Air flight W95301 on 8 February, 2026. (Screenshot: flightaware.com)
February 9, 2026, 11:21 am
Israel Air Force escorts London flight into Ben Gurion after onboard scare proves unfounded
Wizz Air plane from Luton accompanied by fighter jets after reported threat; checks find no danger
By Annabel Sinclair
British Airways plane
October 24, 2025, 11:20 am
British Airways and Iberia to resume Israel flights as international carriers return
London–Tel Aviv route restored amid post-ceasefire recovery in Israel’s aviation sector
By Annabel Sinclair
El Al plane is seen at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto)
August 12, 2025, 8:41 am
El Al to run record 20 UK flights a week this winter
Boost to Heathrow and Luton services as foreign carriers remain grounded
By Annabel Sinclair
July 15, 2025, 11:29 am
EasyJet extends Israel flight suspension until March 2026 amid security concerns
UK airline postpones Tel Aviv route return after Houthi missile strike and Iran conflict; Israeli carriers left alone on key European routes
By Annabel Sinclair
Ben Gurion Airport
June 26, 2025, 2:33 pm
British woman stranded in Israel remains in dark about evacuation flights
British-Israeli woman says she paid £350 but received no flight update, as FCDO says vulnerable are prioritised
By Jewish News Reporter
El Al plane is seen at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto)
June 12, 2025, 3:09 pm
El Al faces class action lawsuit over wartime price hikes
Lawsuit alleges airline caused NIS 600 million in damages; accuses the airline of exploiting a monopoly and seeks compensation for consumers
By Annabel Sinclair
May 23, 2025, 5:27 pm
British Airways suspends all Israel flights until August amid renewed security fears
No flights to or from Tel Aviv until 1 August as BA cites safety risks after Ben Gurion missile strike
By Annabel Sinclair
US president Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Photo by: JINIPIX
May 7, 2025, 1:04 pm
US reaches truce with Houthis hours after Israel bombs their airport in Yemen
Israel was reportedly not notified of the ceasefire in advance
By Ben Sales (JTA)
Israel Air Force pilot prepares to take part in strike on Yemen
May 6, 2025, 3:35 pm
Israeli jets hit back at Houthi-run targets in Yemen
Strike after ballistic missile evaded Israeli defences and landed within the grounds of Ben-Gurion airport
By Jenni Frazer
British Airways plane
April 7, 2025, 10:58 am
British Airways resumes flights to Israel ahead of Passover rush
British flag carrier’s return to Ben-Gurion Airport comes just in time for the high-demand travel period
By Annabel Sinclair
Maurice visiting those involved in projects that WJR supports in Israel
December 4, 2023, 11:45 am
OPINION: Reflections from Israel: trauma and grief, resilience and solidarity
'The Israel I landed in was not the same Nation that I knew', writes Maurice Helfgott, Chair, World Jewish Relief
Israelis protesting the government's judicial reform bill descend on Ben-Gurion Airport on 3 July 2023
July 13, 2023, 3:26 pm
Foreign Office warns Brits going to Israel not to attend political demonstrations
Updated UK advice follows rising tensions as Israelis continue protesting against the government's assault on judicial independence
By Jewish News Reporter
A rainbow from the water cannons over protesters at Ein Hemed Junction. Credit: Ilan Rosenberg
July 11, 2023, 3:02 pm
Israelis bring road traffic to a halt as protests against judicial attack continue
Thousands on the streets after politicians from the ruling coalition progress laws to subordinate Israeli courts to Israeli ministers
By Jewish News Reporter
Ben Gurion Airport. Credit: Amnon Horesh
July 3, 2023, 5:17 pm
Thousands protest at Ben-Gurion Airport over judicial reform plans
Bill pushed by Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition allies is met with resistance at Israel's main airport
By Jewish News Reporter
Israeli policemen on horses blocking demonstrators in Tel Aviv from entering the Ayalon Highway. Credit: Jotam Confino
March 9, 2023, 5:15 pm
Day of Disruption: ‘I’m afraid we are going to see bloodshed in two weeks’
Jewish News was on the ground in Tel Aviv when 'Day of Disruption' brought tens of thousands of Israelis to the streets, protesting the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul
By Jotam Confino in Israel
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