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| FAA bans US flights to Ben Gurion Int'l Airport in Israel |
| 2014-07-22 |
| At 12:15 EST on July 22, 2014, the FAA issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) informing U.S. airlines that they are prohibited from flying to or from Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport for a period of up to 24 hours. The notice was issued in response to a rocket strike which landed approximately one mile from Ben Gurion International Airport on the morning of July 22, 2014. The NOTAM applies only to U.S. operators, and has no authority over foreign airlines operating to or from the airport. The FAA immediately notified U.S. carriers when the agency learned of the rocket strike and informed them that the agency was finalizing a NOTAM. |
| Posted by:Anguper Hupomosing9418 |
| #4 This is a two-edged sword for the Obama administration. One the one hand they're meting out economic punishment to Israel. OTOH they're officially acknowledging that Hamas warfare presents a vital strategic threat to Israel that Israel must eliminate asap and at all cost. Ben Gurion Airport did play a role in Operation Nickel Grass. Israel just cannot allow an interdiction of air traffic. |
| Posted by: Elmerert Hupens2660 2014-07-22 21:41 |
| #3 Interesting, no NOTAM over the Ukraine. Is it just me, or does anyone else smell the spite monkey. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2014-07-22 20:03 |
| #2 The impact will be felt as many tourists are engaged in Biblical or Historical tours of the region, not just Israel. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2014-07-22 19:54 |
| #1 More damage to Israel than all Hamas' rockets combined. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2014-07-22 19:37 |