The Emiratis are creating difficulties - and the rescue flights are again at risk

The Israir rescue flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, scheduled for October 8, was unilaterally canceled by the UAE authorities due to difficulties raised by the Emiratis. Passengers received cancellation notices, and the remaining flights from the Emirates to Israel are in question. The Ministry of Transportation earlier announced that the rescue operation would end on Thursday.

The Israir rescue flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, was unilaterally canceled by the authorities in the United Arab Emirates. Passengers received a message from Israir that the previously granted approvals had been revoked, and the remaining flights from the Emirates to Israel are in question. The cancellation occurred against the backdrop of difficulties raised by the Emiratis regarding the rescue flights. Earlier today, the Ministry of Transportation updated that the rescue operation would conclude this coming Thursday, and that the first flights landed in Israel on Friday. The Ministry of Transportation stated that it continues to monitor the needs of passengers and is working to adjust the transportation response.