Israel airspace reopened since 0430 GMT: airport authority

TOPSHOT – People cross a street in Jerusalem on April 14, 2024. Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel has been “foiled,” the Israeli army announced on April 14, with almost all of the more than 200 missiles and drones intercepted with the help of the United States and allies. (Photo by Menahem Kahana / AFP)

JERUSALEM, April 14, 2024 (AFP) – Israel’s airspace reopened Sunday at 7:30 am (0430 GMT) after it was closed following Iran’s attack on Israel, the Israeli airports authority said in a statement.

“As of 07:30 in the morning, Israel’s airspace is reopening and Ben Gurion Airport is returning to operations”, the statement said, adding that domestic airports would reopen throughout the day.

The airspace had been closed since 12:30 am (2130 GMT on Saturday).