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The airline cancelled all flights to and from Israel on October 7th in the wake of the Hamas attacks. It then resumed services on February 1st.

Ryanair suspends flights to Tel Aviv in row over charges

Ryanair has again suspended flights to Israel's main airport in Tel Aviv, this time in a row over charges for the use of a terminal.

Business • 28 Feb 24

Maersk said its offices in Tel Aviv and Haifa remain open

Maersk says port operations in Israel working normally

Maersk said today that port operations at Israel's major terminals are running as normal despite a violent conflict with Hamas militants and it continues to accept container bookings to and from the country.

Business • 10 Oct 23

The woman was working on an El Al flight from New York to Tel Aviv

Woman dies after contracting measles on flight from NY

An Israeli flight attendant has died months after contracting measles on a flight from New York to Tel Aviv, Israel's health ministry said.

World • 14 Aug 19

Edward Snowden issued his surveillance warning via video link from Moscow

Edward Snowden warns Israelis of surveillance dangers

The US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden has urged Israelis to be on guard against both government and private surveillance.

World • 07 Nov 18

Israeli singer Netta Barzilai won the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest

Calls for Eurovision boycott if Jerusalem hosts contest

The Labour Party has called on RTÉ to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019 if Israel hosts the event in Jerusalem.

Ireland • 03 Aug 22

Australia may follow the lead of the US and move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Australia mulling embassy move to Jerusalem - PM

Australia is considering moving its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced, following the lead of US President Donald Trump.

World • 16 Oct 18

Lorde cancelled her planned show in Tel Aviv

Israeli court orders activists to pay Lorde fans

An Israeli court has awarded three Israeli fans of singer Lorde more than €10,000 in damages, upholding their claims against two New Zealanders who urged the star to cancel a Tel Aviv show.

World • 12 Oct 18

Tánaiste Simon Coveney said a Eurovision boycott would not advance the cause of Palestinians

Tánaiste dismisses Tel Aviv Eurovision boycott

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has dismissed suggestions that Ireland should boycott the Eurovision song contest next year in protest over the treatment of Palestinian children by Israel.

News • 21 Jun 18

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