Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel has seen a decrease in flights and passenger traffic due to ongoing wars, but flights to the United Arab Emirates continue to operate, highlighting the countries’ growing ties amid political and economic significance. Despite other international airlines halting flights, FlyDubai and Etihad have maintained connections to Israel, boosting revenues and providing essential air connectivity. The UAE’s decision to recognize Israel in 2020 and the Abraham Accords brokered by President Trump have played a significant role in this ongoing relationship, with the UAE focusing on geopolitical aims and challenging Islamist movements in the region.
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Illegal Israeli settlers establish new outpost on ruins of demolished Palestinian home in south Hebron – Middle East Monitor
Illegal Israeli settlers have begun establishing a new outpost in Khilet al-Daba, south of Hebron, on the site of a Palestinian home recently demolished by the Israeli army. Mohammad Rab’i, the village council head, stated that this outpost is part of a broader campaign aimed at displacing residents to facilitate illegal settler expansion. Following the mass demolition of 25 structures in May, the area, which Israel claims as a "firing zone," faces significant threats of...
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