
North American Immigration to Israel Surges as 1,100 Arrive in August
Over 1,100 North American immigrants arrived in Israel in August 2026, welcomed by Minister Ofir Sofer at Ben Gurion Airport, facilitated by Nefesh B’Nefesh.

Over 1,100 North American immigrants arrived in Israel in August 2026, welcomed by Minister Ofir Sofer at Ben Gurion Airport, facilitated by Nefesh B’Nefesh.
Air Haifa is now selling tickets for its new Ben-Gurion Airport to Eilat route, with introductory fares as low as $25.79 each way.
British Airways will resume direct flights between Tel Aviv and London on October 25, restoring service after an eight-month suspension due to regional security.
Over 7,000 Israelis have been repatriated from Dubai and Abu Dhabi via special flights amid flydubai's suspension of services to Israel.
Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami planned to crash a FlyDubai flight at Ben Gurion Airport, with the attempt thwarted by crew and passengers.
A Flydubai flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a pilot allegedly tried to crash the plane, sparking a cockpit struggle.
Ben Gurion Airport flights continue normally after a Flydubai flight scare, with the Ministry of Transportation denying any operational suspension.
El Al flight LY017 from Tel Aviv to Miami returned to Ben Gurion Airport after four hours in the air due to a technical malfunction.
Ben Gurion Airport parking lots are at full capacity, prompting authorities to advise travelers to use public transportation during the High Holiday surge.
Ben Gurion Airport anticipates a record rush as tens of thousands of Breslov Hassidim travel to Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashanah.
Scandinavian Airlines will relaunch its direct route between Tel Aviv and Copenhagen on October 26, operating four weekly flights after a 10-year absence.