Thousands Return From Dubai as Israel Wraps Up Emergency Airbridge
Over 7,400 Israelis have returned from Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the emergency airlift operation nears its completion, according to the Ministry of Transport.
The airlift to repatriate Israelis from Dubai continues, with the operation expected to conclude in the coming days. Since the weekend, Israeli airlines have been operating flights from Dubai to Israel to bring back citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates who wish to return home.
Meanwhile, the number of returnees is steadily growing. According to the Ministry of Transport, 7,415 passengers have already returned to Israel. This figure includes those who returned via Etihad Airways flights from Abu Dhabi as well as flights operated by Israeli carriers from Dubai.
The initial flights from Dubai landed on Friday, and efforts have since continued to bring back additional passengers quickly and safely. The Ministry of Transport stated that the repatriation operation is scheduled to run through Thursday, marking the completion of the planned flights.
Minister of Transport and Road Safety Miri Regev stated: "From the very first moment, the Ministry of Transport worked alongside all relevant parties to enable the return of Israelis home. We are continuing our concentrated effort to complete the repatriation operation and ensure that more citizens can return safely, swiftly, and in an orderly manner."
