Air traffic between Russia and Israel may change

Israel's Ministry of Tourism has proposed that Russian airlines launch direct flights to Eilat, aiming to expand transportation links. Currently, direct air traffic is limited to flights to Tel Aviv from several Russian cities. Israeli carrier El Al suspended flights to Moscow until September due to security concerns amid Russia's war against Ukraine.

Israel's Ministry of Tourism has initiated a proposal to expand air traffic with Russia, suggesting that Russian airlines launch direct flights to Eilat. This was announced by Ksenia Vorontsova, head of the ministry's Moscow office. Currently, direct air traffic is limited to flights to Tel Aviv from Moscow, Sochi, Krasnodar, and Mineralnye Vody. Israeli carrier El Al suspended flights to Moscow at the end of June due to security concerns amid Russia's war against Ukraine. Flights are suspended until September. The article cites RIA Novosti, calling it a "propagandistic publication," which is a value judgment in the author's voice.