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6 days ago
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Argentina's rabbi-ambassador to Israel says El Al will launch direct flights to Buenos Aires
El Al will begin flying between Argentina and Israel, in both a powerful symbol of the countries' alliance and a practical boon for travelers like Rabbi Axel Wahnish. A canceled flight on his way to assume his new job might well have added urgency around one of Rabbi Axel Wahnish's first big breakthroughs asArgentina's ambassador to Israel: direct flights between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires. Wahnish, the personal rabbi of Argentine President Javier Milei, was originally scheduled to depart from Buenos Aires on Aug. 14, 2024, to begin his tenure in Israel. But his Air Europa flight — which included a connection in Europe — was canceled due to a surge in tensions between Iran and Israel. As most commercial airlines scrapped their Tel Aviv routes amid the turmoil, only El Al, Israel's national carrier, and its subsidiaries reliably stayed in the air. Now, Wahnish has announced that El Al will begin flying between Argentina and Israel, in both a powerful symbol of the countries' alliance and a practical boon for travelers like him. El Al has not yet confirmed the flight, which Wahnish said on X would be formally announced next week, when Milei, a noted philosemite and Zionist, visits Israel for the second time. But Wahnish — the first rabbi ever to be appointed an ambassador to Israel — told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency back in August, when he was waiting to leave Buenos Aires, that he saw a direct flight as both a cause and a result of improved relations. 'It's a question similar to the debate about which came first, the chicken or the egg,' he said. 'As an ambassador, I plan to work on both fronts — collaborating with airlines to make the route, while also fostering commercial, cultural, artistic, sporting and educational exchanges.' Milei's three-day state visit is set to start on June 9 and to include meetings with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a speech before the Knesset, the acceptance ceremony for the Genesis Prize, a visit to the Western Wall and a meeting with relatives of the hostages taken during the October 7 attacks. Milei is the first non-Jew to be awarded the Genesis Prize. As part of the trip, Milei and Netanyahu will sign a 'Memorandum of Freedom and Democracy Against Terrorism, Antisemitism, and Discrimination.' The memorandum formalizes a major shift in Argentina's foreign policy following the election of Milei, a self-proclaimed 'anarcho-capitalist,' in 2023 after years of left-wing leadership. In 2013, Argentina signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, and for much of the past two decades, the country maintained close ties with Iran and frequently criticized Israeli military actions. Under Milei, Argentina has pivoted toward a stronger alliance with Israel, openly supporting its right to self-defense and its war in Gaza. At times, Argentina has stood nearly alone among nations in supporting Israel, and Milei has not joined in as other allies of Israel, including with right-leaning leaders, have urged Netanyahu to end the war. 'It is a deep honor and a historic privilege to express our strong alliance against terror, standing close to the Israeli democracy that is defending itself from terrorists,' Wahnish said in the August interview. Wahnish told JTA that his rabbinic background is a bonus in his work as the ambassador — but not his main qualification. 'First and foremost, I'm an Argentine citizen, a human being. If someone has expertise in a particular area, whether as a physicist, engineer or any other skill, can that be a disadvantage? … No,' he said. 'The same applies to being a rabbi. I think it is a plus. I have an ethical and moral background, a philosophical knowledge, it is like an extra skill.' But he added, 'The strong alliance between our country and Israel is not rooted in religion. It's based on values of democracy and freedom.' At the time, he declined to say when Milei planned to fulfill his stated intention to relocate the Argentine embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a move the United States made during President Donald Trump's first term in 2018. The embassy move has not been formalized, with conventional wisdom in Argentina being that Milei may be waiting until after midterm elections in October to follow through on his promise. But Wahnish appears to have succeeded in pressing forward on the direct flights, which he said on X in February were a 'dream of my administration.' At the time, he said he had advocated for the flights in a direct conversation with Netanyahu, in which they also discussed Milei's visit, the memorandum and the Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, who include Argentine dual citizens. A direct flight between the two countries was previously announced in 2016, but it was never implemented. If the new El Al route becomes a reality, there is only one precedent — and it hardly offered a model of strong diplomatic relations. It was also not nonstop, on a route that is estimated to require 16 hours of flight time from Tel Aviv. On May 19, 1960, a special Israeli delegation arrived in Buenos Aires on an El Al flight to attend the 150th anniversary of Argentine independence. Their visit had a secondary purpose: The following day, the Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann, whom Mossad agents had apprehended in Argentina, was disguised as a crew member and returned to Israel on the same plane. The aircraft stopped to refuel in Dakar, Senegal, and landed in Israel on May 22, where Eichmann was arrested. He was later convicted of crimes against humanity and hanged in 1962.
See - Sada Elbalad
09-05-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
ITA Airways Extends Suspension of Flights to Tel Aviv, Air Europa Cancels Flights Sunday
Taarek Refaat Italian Airways ITA announced the extension of its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv until May 18. The Italian company stated in a statement Friday that, due to geopolitical developments in the Middle East, it has decided to extend the suspension of flights to Israel until May 18. International airlines had previously announced the suspension or cancellation of flights to Tel Aviv following a missile attack by the Houthi group in Yemen on Israel's main Ben Gurion International Airport. Air Europa Spanish airline Air Europa announced the cancellation of flights the day after tomorrow, Sunday, between Tel Aviv and Madrid, due to the situation in Israel. The company stated in a statement published by the Israeli newspaper, The Jerusalem Post, today, Friday, that international airlines canceled their flights over the past week due to fears of a recurring Houthi missile attack. A missile crashed near the access road to Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday morning, temporarily halting takeoffs and landings. It is worth noting that Air Europa is part of SkyTeam, a major airline alliance that includes Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and Air France, among other global partners. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Hamilton Spectator
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Air Transat adding flights to Mexico and Spain from Canadian airport
Montreal-based Air Transat is expanding its global reach with two new international routes for the winter of 2025-26. Both new routes fly to and from Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. One is an entirely new route, a non-stop flight to Guadalajara, Mexico, and the other is an expansion of existing service to Madrid, Spain. The non-stop flight between Montreal and Guadalajara launches Dec. 13. The twice-weekly service will fly on Thursdays and Fridays. 'This new route opens the door to an authentic and vibrant destination — the birthplace of mariachi, tequila and a thriving culinary scene. In addition to serving the needs of Quebec's Mexican community, this service invites travellers to discover another side of Mexico,' Air Transat said in a news release. The Montreal-Madrid winter route is an expansion of one that is currently available only in the summer. Starting Feb. 18, 2026, Air Transat will offer two flights per week between Montreal and Madrid, on Wednesdays and Fridays. 'With its mild temperatures, lifestyle and rich heritage, Madrid offers a refreshing European getaway at any time of year. This expansion is part of Air Transat's strategy to reduce the seasonality of its transatlantic network by adding Madrid to its winter offerings for Spain, which already includes Malaga,' Air Transat said. Furthermore, the airline offers seamless connectivity to several other Spanish destinations through a partnership with Air Europa. 'The launch of these new routes reflects our commitment to offering a diversified network and effectively meeting currently underserved demand,' said Sebastian Ponce, chief revenue officer at Transat, in the release. 'By targeting high-potential markets like Guadalajara and gradually making our European service available year-round, we are strengthening our position from Eastern Canada to the South and Europe, while maximizing our fleet's operational efficiency. These are carefully curated routes that align with Air Transat's DNA.' These two new flights will be available for booking starting this week. More information is available at .
Fox News
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Houthi missile strikes near Israeli airport after evading missile defenses
A Houthi missile struck Israeli soil near Tel Aviv's largest airport on Sunday, causing multiple international airlines to cancel flights to Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation for the attack Sunday and will participate in several defense meetings throughout the day. The missile reportedly evaded both Israeli and U.S. missile defenses, according to Israeli media. "Whoever harms us, we will strike them sevenfold," said Defense Minister Israel Katz. Lufthansa, Swiss, and Air Europa were among the airlines to cancel flights to Israel, though they expect to resume service on Monday. There were no reports of injuries from the missile strike, and Israel has not yet confirmed any specific military retaliation. Over the weekend, the Israeli Air Force says it struck over 100 terror targets in the Gaza Strip, including terrorist cells, tunnels, underground infrastructure sites, and other military structures. IDF troops operating in southern Gaza also located weapons caches in the area, dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites, and eliminated a number of terrorists. The missile strike comes days after Israel was forced to cancel its independence day celebrations due to wildfires raging throughout the country. Massive wildfires broke out near Jerusalem on Wednesday, forcing road closures and mass evacuations that paralyzed the country. Israel traditionally celebrates its independence with a torch-lighting ceremony. It instead broadcast footage of the rehearsal ceremony. Jerusalem District Fire Department Commander Shmulik Friedman told the press on Wednesday that the wildfires may be "the largest fire ever in the country" and warned that high winds could exacerbate the blaze later in the day. He also warned that Israel was "far from control" of the fires.
Morocco World
04-04-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Air Europa Resumes Flights to Marrakech
Rabat – Spanish airline Air Europa has announced that it is resuming its flights to Marrakech, starting April 6. The route will operate twice per week, connecting Madrid-Barajas Airport and Marrakech. The airline will offer over 20,000 seats on this route, with a Boeing 737 fleet. Overall, Air Europa plans to allocate a total of over 40,000 seats to North Africa, including 20,000 for the Madrid-Marrakech route during the summer season this year. The move is expected to contribute to Morocco's tourism industry as the country is campaigning to attract tourists from across the world. The North African country attracted 17.4 million tourists last year, exceeding the target initially set for 2026. Morocco aims to attract 26 million tourists by 2030. As of February, Morocco's tourism revenues reached MAD 15.75 billion or $1.6 billion, reflecting a growth of 2.8% compared to the same period last year. Nearly 2.7 million tourists visited Morocco by the end of February. The country is set to welcome millions of tourists as it prepares to host prestigious events in the coming years. Morocco is hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) later this year, and the tourism office known as ONMT is mobilizing to promote the North African country as a premier destination. Tags: Africa TourismAir Europa
