Wednesday, October 2, 2024 In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel has shut down its airspace following a barrage of missile attacks from Iran, as reported on Tuesday evening, October 1, by the Airports Authority. All incoming and outgoing flights at Ben Gurion Airport have been suspended, and flights are being redirected to alternative destinations outside of Israel, according to reports from a news agency in Israel. Neighboring countries, Jordan and Iraq, have also announced the temporary closure of their airspace in response to the unfolding crisis.
Kuwait Airways has rerouted several flights as a precautionary measure amid the heightened tensions and missile attacks. According to Reuters, interceptions were witnessed in Jordanian airspace as the situation intensified. Missile Strikes Following US Warning of Imminent Attack The Israeli Army confirmed that the missiles were launched by Iran just hours after the United States had issued a warning of an “imminent attack.
” This follows a recent series of Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed over 1,000 people in Lebanon, including key leaders of Hezbollah, such as its head Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli residents were instructed to take immediate shelter in bomb shelters across the country. Reports indicate that the Israeli military successfully intercepted several missiles, limiting casualties.
A military spokesperson confirmed minimal injuries and later allowed the public to exit shelters after .
