Western airlines announced the suspension of their flights to Israel due to the military situation.
United Airlines said it had suspended its flights to Tel Aviv in light of Hamas armed attack on Israel, and that it was waiting for conditions to improve before resuming service.
It added, "We operated two scheduled flights from Tel Aviv late Saturday and early Sunday, and both flights accommodated our traveling customers, crews, and employees who were at the airport. Our flights to Tel Aviv will remain suspended until conditions allow for their resumption."
Early on Sunday, the Federal Aviation Administration urged US airlines and pilots to exercise caution when flying in Israeli airspace after the surprise attack launched by Hamas on Israel.
This comes in line with a warning issued by the Israeli government that applies to all highs due to the events that took place in the past 24 hours.
Air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv was disrupted after rockets were fired from Gaza.
The Israeli website Ynet reported on Saturday that airports in central and southern Israel were closed to commercial flights after rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip.
Israeli media reported that foreign airlines were canceling their flights to Israel.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency