 Heavy winds, haze shutter Eilat airportAir pollution 15-25 times higher than normal on Wednesday, downing trees and reducing visibility. New Airport in South Raises Terror Alert LevelAirport being constructed in Timna to replace Eilat airport brings new fears of terrorism in the Arava area; officials push for fence.Storm Sets In, Blinding Mist Closes Eilat AirportSnow on the Hermon, rain in the north, and threat of flooding as a major thunderstorm envelops Israel from the north to the south. Pilot Strike Disrupts Arkia Flights to EilatArkia claims pilots have gone on strike during a high holiday travel season. Workers: 'there is no strike, pilots are sick.' Israel Shut Down Airport Because of WarningIsraeli authorities shut down Eilat's airport after Egypt sent a warning about a possible terror attack, says senior military source. IDF Orders Eilat Airport Shut DownA security assessment led to the immediate shutdown of the southern airport. Rockets Fired at EilatRocket fired at Eilat from Sinai. City's airport shuts down. |
