Multiple domestic and international airlines across Israel have closed their port after the government declared war against the Hamas group.
In a statement to CNN, American Airlines said it was suspending flights until Friday as it closely monitors the situation on the ground.
The President of the Allied Pilots Association has written a statement, cautioning the pilots to stay out of the war zones.
“It is not prudent or appropriate to knowingly put our flight crews and passengers in harm’s way by maintaining flights into a war zone,” it said.
Delta Air Lines is also canceling all flights to and from Tel Aviv for the rest of the month, but said in a statement that it will “work with the U.S. government as needed to assist with the repatriation of U.S. citizens who want to return home.”
Several international airlines have also suspended travel across the country. Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific canceled its Tuesday flight to and from Tel Aviv.
Air Canada says it has discontinued all flights for now, as it keeps an eye on the changing security conditions.
Air India and Lufthansa announced that they were canceling flights until October 14, and Norwegian Air said it is canceling flights until October 15.
According to the latest reports from both countries, Israel has recorded over a thousand deaths and over 2,500 people injured.
In retaliation to their attack on Israel, Gaza has recorded over 800 deaths and almost 5,000 people injured. Israel has also stopped food, water, and electricity supply in the small country.
