Amazon Halts Shipping to Israel Amid Ongoing Airspace Closure
Rana Atef
Amazon, the American e-commerce giant, has announced the suspension of new orders and deliveries to Israel, due to the country's continued airspace closure following the outbreak of conflict with Iran on June 13.
In an official statement to Israeli consumers, the company said:
'Due to local restrictions beyond our control, we are currently unable to accept new orders or deliver to your area. We will resume our services as soon as conditions allow.'
Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv has remained largely closed to both commercial flights and cargo shipments since the escalation began, causing major disruptions to travel and trade.
In recent days, Israeli airlines were permitted to operate limited daily flights to repatriate citizens stranded abroad and assist those looking to leave the country.
This comes as Israel begins preparations to gradually resume airport operations, following the ceasefire agreement with Iran that came into effect earlier this morning. Full restoration of air services will depend on approval from the country's defense establishment.
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