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Israel’s Shin Bet security agency is expected to extend restrictions preventing Israeli airlines from operating flights to the United Arab Emirates through November because of security concerns, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12. The restrictions currently prevent El Al, Israir and Arkia from operating routes to the UAE because they have not received the required security clearances, the channel reported. Meanwhile, UAE-based airlines Flydubai and Etihad Airways continue to operate flights between the two countries. READ: All Iranian airlines to shut down worldwide by Sept. 23, US Treasury chief says According to Channel 12, the current restrictions are scheduled to remain in place through October but are now expected to be extended to cover November. Israeli airlines have criticized […]
