Israel

Morning Tension: Sirens Nationwide

Transportation Minister Miri Regev, during a press conference held after the dramatic announcements that flydubai would operate an air train to Israel: "We approved companies from the Emirates to come to Israel, for their own reasons they chose not to do so"

An amendment to the aviation agreement between the two countries was signed in the presence of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Transportation, and the US Ambassador to Israel. The decision grants a "seventh freedom" for cargo flights and significantly expands the activities of cargo companies in the international market

Serbia's Foreign Ministry has announced that 67 Serbian citizens, as well as citizens from other European countries, have been safely evacuated from Israel via Sharm el-Sheikh on a special flight; on March 3, around 200 Serbian citizens were evacuated from the UAE via a flydubai flight

Tourism guru Russell Lord ("KENES tours") will receive the "ITB LGBTQ+ Pioneer" award at ITB 2026 in Berlin for his tremendous contributions to gay tourism worldwide. In an optimistic interview with PassportNews, he talks about his vision: "To promote gay tourism among Middle Eastern countries"

Missiles and sirens changed their plans. A group of 120 Christian women leaders now remain in Israel, using their voices to show public support. Robert Stearns, founder and president of Eagles' Wings: "I am proud of our courageous women leaders who are demonstrating steadfast solidarity with Israel"

TAROM postpones rescue flight for over 300 Romanians as Israel-Egypt border delays and baggage processing risk exceed crew duty limits. Over 1.000 Romanians remain stranded

With Gulf airspace closed, British nationals in Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, and UAE must register with FCDO for updates and read the official guide on staying safe indoors and seeking shelter: "Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities"

Israel Follows Emergency Protocols Amid Crisis

The 11th edition of the ILANIT/FISEB Experimental Biology Conference, organized and managed by Ortra, is bringing thousands of researchers, 15 hotels, and more than 10,000 guest nights to the southern city