Air India AI139 Diverted to Delhi Amidst Israel Airspace Shutdown
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Air India flight AI139 returns to Delhi as Israel airspace closes amid missile attacks
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News18•28-02-2026, 15:30
Air India flight AI139 returns to Delhi as Israel airspace closes amid missile attacks
•Air India flight AI139 from Delhi to Tel Aviv returned to India due to sudden closure of Israeli airspace on Saturday.
•The decision was made mid-flight to ensure the safety of all individuals on board.
•Israel launched preventive missile attacks against Iran, leading to sirens across the nation and advice for citizens to seek shelter.
•Defence Minister Israel Katz announced preemptive strikes against Iran to remove threats and declared a nationwide special state of emergency.
•IDF shifted all areas of the country from Full Activity to Essential Activity, prohibiting educational activities, gatherings, and non-essential workplaces.