Delta Air Lines has announced that it will extend its suspension of flights between New York’s JFK Airport and Tel Aviv until March 31, citing ongoing instability in the Middle East. The airline initially paused its flights to Tel Aviv following the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which heightened security concerns and led many international carriers to halt or adjust their operations in the region. Although Delta briefly resumed flights in June of this year, it reimplemented the suspension in August due to continuing regional unrest.
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Blinken Announces Israel’s Acceptance of U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Deal in Gaza Conflict
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced that Israel has accepted a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing war in Gaza. Speaking from Tel Aviv, Blinken emphasized that the success of the ceasefire now hinges on Hamas, urging the group to agree to the deal. The Secretary of State highlighted that the current negotiations might represent the last opportunity to halt the conflict, which has been raging since October of last year.
The war began when Hamas launched a. . .
Blinken Urges Caution as Israel Considers Ground Operations in Rafah
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Tel Aviv, where he met with Israeli leaders on Friday. This visit marks his sixth urgent trip to the region since the conflict began. During the meeting, Blinken expressed concerns about potential. . .
Blinken Seeks Hostage Deal as Hamas Response Creates Diplomatic Opening
In a diplomatic effort to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is navigating negotiations in the Middle East. Following a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister in Tel Aviv, Blinken expressed optimism. . .