By thinking that many Israelis who have been ruled out in foreign countries may think that one way would be through Greece and Cyprus, its authorities Israel They sent a message on Sunday, urging them not to do so.
With the airspace in Israel remaining closed, both for arrivals and departures, the authorities also tell citizens who have been “trapped” abroad, not using the land passages of Egypt and Jordan.
With the airspace closed amidst a collision with Iran, authorities say it will take weeks before the tens of thousands of Israelis who have stuck abroad are returning to their home country.
According to a report by the Times of Israel, about 50,000 Israelis are believed to have been trapped abroad. Channel 12 estimated on Sunday (15/6/25) that their numbers were about 100,000 after authorities closed Israel’s airspace early on Friday, as the army carried the first waves of blow against Iran and its nuclear program.
Ben Gurion Airport closed for all arrivals and departures and remained “until younger”.
«There is no recommendation for Israelis living abroad to travel to Larnaca or Athens At this stage, planning to board a return flight to Israel from there, “Israel’s airport authority said.
“Even when the security establishment allows for flights to be resolved, the rate of flights will be limited to minimize risks and maintain passenger and aircraft safety.”