First Flight Ferrying Israelis Back Into Country Since Iran Strikes Lands at Ben-Gurion

First flight ferrying Israelis back into country since Iran strikes lands at Ben-Gurion

The flight was part of Operation Safe Return, launched to bring home between 100,000 and 150,000 Israelis stuck abroad.

First Flight Lands at Ben Gurion as ‘Operation Safe Return’ Starts Repatriating Stranded Israelis

Ahead of landing, Minister Regev spoke with the flight’s captain, Nechama, saying: “We are waiting for you."

SEE IT: First Plane Carrying Strandard Israelis Lands Back At Ben Gurion

The first flight carrying Israeli citizens back home since international air travel was halted due to the war with Iran has landed safely at Ben Gurion Airport. A second flight is on the way as well.

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! JERUSALEM – An emergency flight carrying Israelis stranded overseas due to the fighting with Iran landed in Tel Aviv on Wednesday morning, part of a special government operation to get them home.  Some 100,000 to 150,000 Israelis were abroad when Israel Defense Forces fighter jets began striking Iran overnight on Thursday – seeking to destroy the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and its cache of conv…

First rescue flight lands in Israel, returning stranded Israelis from abroad - latestglobalinsight

Five days after the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran forced the suspension of international flights, the first rescue flight carrying Israeli citizens landed safely at Ben Gurion Airport early Wednesday morning. The plane, operated by El Al, departed from Larnaca, Cyprus — one of the closest hubs for stranded travelers — and marks the beginning of a large-scale effort to bring home more than 100,000 Israelis who remain abroad. Upon arriva…