Israel air force suspends travel abroad for personnel

A fleet of fighter jets and aerial refuelling aircraft seen as took off from the military air base on the Red Sea coast in Eilat, Israel on July 20, 2024. [Israel Defense Forces (IDF) – Anadolu Agency]

Israel’s air force today suspended all overseas travel for its service personnel, a military spokesperson has confirmed.

Safety instructions from the military for the general public remain unchanged, added the spokesperson.

The region is bracing for possible attacks against Israel by Iran and its allies after the killing of senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah in Tehran and Beirut respectively, reports Reuters.

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