UAE denies ruler spoke with Netanyahu, stating security matters are discussed at relevant levels, not leader-to-leader.
Dubai has canceled landing approvals for Israeli rescue flights, forcing El Al and Israir to cancel flights and jeopardizing Arkia's operation.
The UAE has canceled Israir's rescue flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Thursday, leaving Israeli passengers stranded due to security concerns.
Israeli rescue flights from Dubai are at risk of cancellation as the Shin Bet demands luggage-screening machines be installed at Dubai Airport.
Arkia is cleared to operate rescue flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Friday and Saturday, after delays in UAE landing permits.
El Al will operate special rescue flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Friday to repatriate Israelis stranded in the UAE, with tickets set at $249 Lite fare.
Israel's Shin Bet is probing Channel 12 over the leak of PM Netanyahu's secret UAE visit with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
UAE officially denies reports of bin Zayed warning Netanyahu before Oct 7th; security matters discussed at relevant levels.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed a secret visit to the UAE during Iran fighting, meeting President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Israel's Open Skies policy led to a massive surge in air travelers, with Ben Gurion Airport seeing passenger numbers jump from 8.5 million in 2005 to 24 million.
