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Ankara will resume its flights over Israel airspace

28 Jul 2014 08:11

Islam Times - Turkey has announced that it will resume its flights over Israel airspace following a temporary ban over fears commercial flights could become unwarranted target while flying over Gaza.

Following a lull in violence, Turkey has decided to resume its flights through Ben Gurion international airport.

Turkey Directorate General of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Transport noted "In view of the current calm we have decided to lift all travel ban to Ben Gurion Airport in Israel.”

Other western airlines – U.S. E.U and so on -- all resumed their activities.

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