Israel Reopens Airspace After Iran Strikes, First Flights Bring Citizens Home

• Israel will gradually reopen its airspace overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, following its closure due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
• The initial approved flights will focus on bringing Israeli citizens back home; departures are not set to begin immediately.
• Transport Minister Miri Regev announced the advanced reopening at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, citing new security assessments.
• Sharon Kedmi, Director General of the Israel Airports Authority, stated the reopening will be cautious, with one narrow-body aircraft per hour for the first 24 hours.
• Operations could expand to two narrow-body or one wide-body aircraft per hour after 24 hours if the initial phase proceeds smoothly.