purple cloth was a sign of wealth and even royalty as mentioned multiple times in the scriptures The discovery of an ancient site producing the dye on an industrial scale has been documented in a paper released last Wednesday Evidence of the production of “Tyrian Purple” has been found at Tel Shiqmona, according to The Times of Israel Back in 2021 an ancient piece of cloth colored with the costly dye was found in excavations of Timna deep in the Negev Desert on the way to Eilat back in 2021 but now we know it was being produced on Israel’s Carmel coast The blue shells of the murex sea snail can still be found along the Haifa coastline to this day Researchers published their findings in the PLOS ONE journal after studying the site of Tel Shiqmona in northern Israel Scholars have identified the tools used for the extraction and production of purple cloth finding ancient stone implements and rims of vats still bearing residue of the dye A total of 176 artifacts were found and recorded Lead author of the paper, Dr. Golan Shalvi, told the Times of Israel “Findings of purple dye from the Iron Age [1200-586 BCE] are extremely rare,” adding “Tel Shiqmona stands out because it yielded roughly twice as many artifacts directly connected to the industry as all other known sites combined.” Both scarlet and deep blue were costly in the ancient world because the dye comes from comparatively rare creatures Evidence has been found that “Tyrian purple” was being produced as far back as the 15th century B.C The research paper has presented evidence that the dye was also being produced in Israel as early as 1,100 B.C a period fitting squarely within biblical times – considerably earlier than previously thought the assumption was that the first large-scale production facilities of purple dye were only established in Roman times around the 1st century C.E.,” explained Prof Ayelet Gilboa from the University of Haifa “Tel Shiqmona offers evidence that already in the 9th century B.C.E. purple dye was produced at an industrial scale It was not just one individual dyeing a garment for a king,” she added By examining the layers of history within the tel the researchers were able to closely reconstruct the site’s history Tel Shiqmona was a small Phoenician village already engaged in purple dye production similar to other Phoenician sites in the region,” Shalvi explained everything changed: The site ceased functioning as a residential community likely built to protect the valuable dye production from outside threats.” They had also been able to identify the change in demographics over time from their studies of the different strata: “Suddenly we begin to see a significant presence of inland motifs and the inland people were the Israelites,” he said Shalvi added that the Israelites took control of Tel Shiqmona and perhaps even became the primary exporters of purple dye in the region we had no evidence of how the dye was produced prior to the Roman period,” said Shalvi “It was a mystery.” However now the researchers have been able to reconstruct the process “The workers would collect the snail glands in these ceramic vats prepare the solution of the dye and immerse the fleece or threads into the dye,” Shalvi said “We uncovered substantial evidence of trade with Cyprus from this period indicating robust commercial activity,” the scholar explained Tel Shiqmona is also the strongest candidate for having supplied the First Temple in Jerusalem.” and purple cloth all featured abundantly in the original tabernacle as described in the Book of Exodus While the fabric for the desert tabernacle would have come from Egypt It’s entirely likely that the richly colored fabrics used in Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem could have come from Tel Shiqmona Jo Elizabeth has a great interest in politics and cultural developments studying Social Policy for her first degree and gaining a Masters in Jewish Philosophy from Haifa University but she loves to write about the Bible and its primary subject Jo spends her time between the UK and Jerusalem By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy '#' : location.hash;window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUQuery = location.search === '' && location.href.slice(0 location.href.length - window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash.length).indexOf('?') !== -1 '?' : location.search;if (window.history && window.history.replaceState) {var ogU = location.pathname + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUQuery + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash;history.replaceState(null "\/liveblog_entry\/yemens-houthis-claim-responsibility-for-missiles-launched-at-haifa\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=ht8RBnO_KyBdQj_LpvY.XsD8b0xJppKklG2QFtZqagk-1746511083-1.0.1.1-6HVIOAbW7LkkzgAuEk43Hkjmvu3PASWl2NLUn_xQynU" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null ogU);}}document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(cpo);}()); Maccabi arrived at Sammy Ofer for the MD20 WINNER League match away to Maccabi Haifa in second place six points adrift of leaders Hapoel Be’ersheva 2-0 at the corresponding fixture which Maccabi hosted at Teddy in October as well as 3-1 in the Toto Cup Final in December maintaining that unbeaten record is imperative for the title race and bragging rights Head Coach Zarko Lazetic handed goalkeeper Simon Sluga his debut league appearance as the 31-year-old Croatian custodian who featured twice for Maccabi in the State Cup started in goal at the expense of Roi Mishpati Idan Nachmias and Nemanja Stojic lined-up as the two central defenders in front of Sluga with Tyrese Asante and Roy Revivo completing Maccabi’s back-four Joris van Overeem and Issouf Sissokho were bot assigned to the engine room with Dor Peretz at the top of the midfield trio leading the team out with the captain’s armband Osher Davida on one flank and Weslley Patati on the other supplied the width to Maccabi’s formation with Dor Turgeman leading the line seeking to add to his 9 league goals and 13 in all competitions A packed Sammy Ofer stadium welcomed both sets of players onto the pitch as the two sides wore Tshirts marking the return from captivity of Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher Two minutes from the start Dor Turgeman was sent into the area but a last gasp tackle by Abdoulaye Seck prevented the Maccabi young striker from pulling the trigger Seconds later Haifa’s central defender Rami Gershon fell to the found clutching his hamstring and limped off before being replaced by Tomer Lans In the 10th minute Dor Peretz found himself with only Shareef Keouf to beat but Maccabi’s captain sliced his shot wide of the post In the 26th minute the hosts took the lead after Dolev Haziza was given the time and space down the right before his shot bounced off the post Weslley Patati tried his luck with a left foot shot on 36 which sailed high and wide from the edge of the area Due to flares thrown onto the pitch from the home fans sector the fourth official signalled 11 minutes of added time Seconds later Osher Davida blasted a left foot drive that Haifa’s keeper punched away Davida had another effort clawed away by Keouf a minute later as the winger continued to look dangerous from the right flank After a discussion in the dressing room between the local police commander the referee and representatives of both clubs the police decided to abandon the match in fear of safety for the players and fans Sign up for FREE in 2 easy steps to gain access to all online content and our newsletter: We are excited to welcome you to Maccabi Tel Aviv FC online please confirm your email address by opening the link in the email we sent you when you signed up In the email you will find your membership number In order to complete your registration please sign in Your spot/s will be saved for 10 minutes in order for you to be able to complete the registration A code was sent to your mobile phone please click on it in order to confirm your registration "\/liveblog_entry\/houthi-missile-launched-from-yemen-sets-off-sirens-across-north\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=6Sc0lOOa3R6t8Kaw5i8WnE2AGWhmXGKlHN6jcJi_lzo-1746511124-1.0.1.1-XSqG9PO3jNVtKW344z88xv_Dw5cNfP96hXs_KyXUbRs" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null By submitting the above I agree to the privacy policy and terms of use of JTA.org It was the latest challenge to Standing Together at a university known for its diverse population more than a dozen students sat on the floor of a campus building for 10 minutes holding photos of Palestinian children killed in the war in Gaza their group was suspended through the end of the semester for staging an unauthorized protest It wasn’t in the Ivy League, and ICE agents weren’t about to raid the dorms. It was the latest dustup over the Gaza war at the University of Haifa, where Jewish and Arab Israeli students have at times clashed in ways that echo the campus drama in the United States one of the student activists says the hammer has come down at Haifa over an action that felt so minor that the group didn’t even bother seeking a permit The protest occurred on April 23, the eve of Yom Hashoah, Israel’s Holocaust remembrance day, and was one of multiple demonstrations that week by Standing Together, according to Israeli media. A few days earlier, the Times of Israel reported police had attempted to restrict protests such as the one in Haifa The school said in a statement that the group had held two public demonstrations without prior authorization “The university administration is committed to maintaining public order on campus and thus sees this violation as a very serious matter,” the school said in an emailed statement But Standing Together has rejected the university’s allegations saying that while it did not seek permission prior to the sit-in the activity did not warrant a permit because it was silent and still The Haifa protest drew opposition from Btsalmo, a right-wing activist group that filed a complaint with the university administration, according to the Israeli outlet Walla and called for a permanent ban on Standing Together “An organization that chooses to publicly break the law and regulations and to incite against IDF soldiers who are their classmates should be shut down permanently,” said Btsalmo leader Shai Glick “We will keep working to shut down and stop the incitement on campuses in general and the University of Haifa in particular.” said the punishment at Haifa was a challenge to due process and freedom of expression we just got a letter announcing us that…we’re not allowed to continue to operate in the university until the end of the year,” said Green “They feel as if the democratic spaces are shrinking across the country and now they’re also shrinking in the academic institutes a place that should be the front of the discussion “They feel as if it is also directed against the Palestinian students that were very much a part of this campaign.” Levin said several Palestinian students approached the activists to thank them for their solidarity “I heard a lot of Palestinian students coming up to us and saying thank you and appreciating it and seeing it as a very important act of solidarity and showing the pain of war and the price of war,” said Levin “But the only voices that are allowed to be heard and so they are very loud and very aggressive.” Tensions have flared in recent years at Haifa, whose campus enrolls the largest proportion of Arabs of any Israeli university. In January 2024, when the school re-admitted eight Arab students who had been suspended for posting “terrorist supporting” content on social media some Jewish students protested the decision Levin said that her group regularly faces opposition from peers — many of whom have served as military reservists during the war She said she understands their objections but that she remains committed to voicing her protest “I think for the Israeli students to walk past what we did and see that “It’s a time now where we have to get used to the fact that this is political And we’re going to have to learn how to live with this.” JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent I accept the Privacy Policy New Israeli airline Air Haifa will launch a new route between Haifa and Paphos in Cyprus on April 3 The airline's website says that fares will begin from $198 return including hand luggage to go under seats Taking baggage on flights or in the hold will cost more This will be Air Haifa's third overseas route are Larnaca in Cyprus and Greek capital Athens The airline also operates flights between Haifa and Eilat Air Haifa began operations last September but was initially forced to use Ben Gurion airport because of flight restrictions in the north during the war This was during a period when overseas airlines had almost all halted flying to Israel Air Haifa operates using ATR 72-600 aircraft In the summer the airline wikll expand its fleet from three to four aircraft and will add more destinations in the Mediterranean to its scheduled Air Haifa is offering a 30% discount on all tickets booked on the company website before midnight on February 19 Air Haifa has breathed new life into Haifa airport There has also been more activity recently at Ramon airport near Eilat with Israir launching flights to Athens - the first international flights from the airport for some time Arkia is also mulling launching international flights from Ramon airport and Russian carrier Red Wings is considering inaugurating flights from Ramon to Moscow Published by Globes, Israel business news - en.globes.co.il - on February 18 © Copyright of Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd. 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Published by Globes, Israel business news - en.globes.co.il - on December 9 2025Get email notification for articles from Nadin Abou Laban FollowApr 21 2025The official housing data may not reflect this but any resident of Haifa who has visited Hanamal Street in the evening will tell you that the city is home to thousands of young Arab Israelis Some are students at universities and colleges in the north unable to find their place in the villages or towns where they grew up Since January Israeli airlines have not been granted clearance by Israeli security authorities to land at Paphos airport in Cyprus Passengers who have bought tickets to the Cypriot resort in recent months have been surprised to discover that their flights were switched to Larnaca from where they were transported by bus on a two hour journey to Paphos Indications are that this situation will continue through until at least the beginning of May which announced last month it would be inaugurating a new route to Paphos on April 3 has now postponed the launch of the route until May 1 "Due to operational restrictions that are not in our control," the airline wrote "Passengers who have purchased tickets for flights from Haifa to Paphos or from Paphos to Haifa between April 3 and April 30 will be transferred to alternative flights that will be operated on similar dates between Haifa and Larnaca Air Haifa will allow a full refund for any passenger choosing to cancel their booking." Taking into account Air Haifa's postponement it is astonishing that other Israeli airlines continue to market tickets to Paphos during April El Al has fares starting from $140 each way in April while Arkia has fares from $136 and Israir from $110 There is no indication on the website that flights are likely to be rerouted to Larnaca instead of Paphos although in some instances the possible change is mentioned in very small print It should be mentioned that foreign airlines are not subject to these security restrictions and are continuing to fly to and from Paphos Published by Globes, Israel business news - en.globes.co.il - on March 24 Scene of the terrorist attack at Lev Hamifratz | Photo: Michel Makhoul An Israeli Druze with a German citizenship murders a 65-year-old man in a stabbing attack at the central bus station near the Lev Hamifratz Mall in Haifa Four additional stabbing victims were evacuated for treatment: a man and woman in their 30s and a 15-year-old boy and a woman around 70 in moderate condition According to the Israel Security Agency Shin Bet the terrorist has been identified as Yitro Shahin a 20-year-old resident of Shefa-Amr who holds an Israeli citizenship An eyewitness at the scene told Israel Hayom: "The terrorist arrived from the north at the Shefa'amr station on a main road and boarded bus 167 heading to the Haifa Central Bus Station began shouting 'Allahu Akbar,' and started stabbing people – until security forces arrived and neutralized the terrorist." 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the fourth active passenger airline in Israel Air Haifa aims to improve connectivity for the northern region while offering a mix of domestic and regional routes.The current ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon now allows the airline to begin its inaugural service from Haifa-Larnaca (Cyprus) and Haifa-Eilat service on 12/22/24 followed by Haifa-Athens (Greece) on 1/2/25 despite being one of Israel’s largest cities and a critical industrial and port hub has historically been underserved in terms of air travel Air Haifa’s launch out of Haifa Airport (HFA) seeks to change this by providing residents with convenient flight options This airline is set to revitalize the airport and position Haifa as a more accessible travel hub as well as potential connections to other major cities in Israel Future expansion plans include regional routes to destinations across the Mediterranean and Europe with the goal of tapping into the leisure and business travel markets These routes are expected to complement the airline’s commitment to providing affordable and efficient travel options Air Haifa’s entry into the market highlights the growing demand for improved domestic and regional air travel in Israel which could benefit travelers through better prices and services its operations reduce the reliance on Ben Gurion Airport easing congestion at Israel’s busiest air travel hub The airline’s launch is not only a boost for travelers but also a potential driver of economic growth for the Haifa region and the Galil and Golan in Northern Israel Increased connectivity is expected to attract more business and tourism to northern Israel creating opportunities for local industries and fostering regional development as its role in Israel’s transportation infrastructure grows Israeli residents in the Northern parts of the country have a 1-3 hour commute to get to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) making for uncomfortable international travel and have over 5 hour drives to the tourist town of Eilat down south A short and cheap one-hour flight from Haifa to Eilat helps tourists travel quickly throughout Israel without relying on the trains or congested highways in the center of the country to get down south Air Haifa’s fleet and operational strategy emphasize modernity and efficiency While specific details about the aircraft used have not been disclosed the airline’s focus on providing a high-quality passenger experience aligns with the trends seen in Israel’s competitive aviation market Frequent flyers and leisure travelers alike can expect streamlined services tailored to their needs Having launched at the tail end of September Air Haifa is now actively working to expand its network and establish itself as a key player in Israel’s aviation landscape offers a strong foundation for the airline’s domestic routes The addition of regional flights will further solidify its presence in the market As Israel’s aviation and tourism market grows Air Haifa faces both opportunities and challenges With a clear focus on improving access to Haifa and strengthening regional connectivity the airline is poised to meet the needs of a diverse range of travelers While it will need to compete with well-established carriers its unique position in northern Israel gives it a distinct advantage Air Haifa’s success will not only be measured by the number of passengers it carries but also by its ability to drive economic and tourism growth in the Haifa region Whether it becomes a transformative force in Israel’s aviation sector remains to be seen For more information, visit Air Haifa’s official website or consult local travel agencies for updates on ticket availability and route expansions.Sources: DansDeals & Wikipedia Dani Klein founded YeahThatsKosher in 2008 as a global kosher restaurant & travel resource for the Jewish community He is passionate about traveling the world and spending time with his friends & family We use ads & sponsored posts to support the creation of new 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the same number of goals as their number of points (66) and conceded 29 goals Maccabi’s 20th victory of the season led Lazetic to minimal changes to his starting line-up Stav Lemkin replaced the suspended Nemanja Stojic to partner Raz Shlomo as the two central defenders in front of goalkeeper Simon Sluga Tyrese Asante on the right and Roy Revivo on the left completed Maccabi’s back four Issouf Sissokho kept his place as the anchorman with Joris van Overeem and Dor Peretz completing Maccabi’s midfield trio Osher Davida who scored a goal and set up one more against Netanya was named on one wing with Weslley Patati on the opposite flank Eran Zahavi who scored a brace against Netanya kept his place upfront as the 37-year-old marksman who scored six goals this season is seeking to extend his tally Prior to kickoff Maccabi held a ceremony to mark the contribution of goalkeeper Daniel Tenenbaum who made 110 appearances in 8 seasons at the club winning 11 titles (3 championships Boosted by an entire stadium filled with only Maccabi due to the punishment Maccabi Haifa were carrying the hosts began the match with a spring in their step With less than two minutes on the clock Osher Davida was fouled by a Haifa defender as Weslley  Patati stepped up to whip in a cross which flashed just wide of the post A Patati free kick in the 11th minute from the opposite flank saw Eran Zahavi rise above Haifa’s defense but guide his header over the crossbar Maccabi continued to dominate as two minutes later Dor Peretz sent a square ball across the face of goal but Joris van Overeem couldn’t connect.  Davida tried his luck with a long range left foot effort which narrowly missed the top corner on 23 Roy Revivo carved Haifa’s defense with a perfect pass to release Zahavi but the veteran striker sent his shot wide of the post Within a minute Peretz teed up Davida but his left foot effort was directed straight at Shareef Keouf In the 27th minute Maccabi struck the woodwork twice as Revivo’s header bounced off the post before Issouf Sissokho sent a dipping cross which beat Keouf but came off the crossbar A slick Maccabi attack ripped through Haifa’s defense on the brink of halftime as Van Overeem released Peretz whose shot was equalled by Keouf Seconds later Davida fired a shot from inside the area that once again sailed agonisingly wide Six minutes after the restart the deadlock was finally broken as Zahavi picked the ball near the corner of the area before burying a powerful right foot shot in the bottom far corner In the 59th minute Bloomfield was silenced as Xander Severina was given the time and space in Maccabi’s penalty area before firing a deadly left foot shot that beat Simon Sluga to level the score.  Lazetic made a triple substitution in the 69th minute as Idan Nachmias replaced Stav Lemkin Gabi Kanichowsky came on for Joris van Overeem while Dor Turgeman stepped in for Davida Kanichowsky could have scored with his first touch as he was released by Revivo but a last gasp tackle by Abdoulaye Seck denied the diminutive midfielder before he could pull the trigger In the 77th minute a spectacular Raz Shlomo goalmouth clearance denied Din David what seemed like a definite Haifa goal "\/liveblog_entry\/4-injured-in-suspected-terror-shooting-stabbing-attack-in-haifa-2-assailants-said-neutralized\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=DI17RO.O0u2kYqBCXdlgGoiB6GQZYUEmRckxgSyDmwk-1746511280-1.0.1.1-4v_L8374NeMOsAo..0BZXj_uV1d9dIwQDnTxcGgSUjs" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null Maccabi arrived at Sammy Ofer stadium on the back of two winless matches aiming to get their title race back on track as they face Hapoel Haifa on MD32 of the WINNER League The 1-1 draw against Maccabi Haifa at Bloomfield which was followed by the 3-1 defeat to Beitar Jerusalem at Teddy Zarko Lazetic’s side will aim to return to winning ways and increase the pressure on Be’ersheva that play at Netanya before traveling to Bloomfield a week later The Serbian coach made several changes to the side that lost to Beitar as Idan Nachmias and Stav Lemkin replaced Tyrese Asante and Raz Shlomo at right-back and center-back respectively Gabi Kanichowsky returned to the engine room at the expense of Issouf Sissokho to join Joris van Overeem and Dor Peretz as Maccabi’s midfield trio who scored Maccabi’s consolation goal minutes after coming off the bench at Teddy also returned to the starting line-up and started on the wing with Weslley Patati on the opposite flank returned to his role as a striker where he scored 13 league goals and 17 in all competitions On the bench Lazetic named goalkeeper Roi Mishpati Backed by around 5000 travelling fans who made the way to Sammy Ofer and gave their vocal support Maccabi began the match with the intention of scoring an early goal Three minutes after the start Maccabi could have done exactly that as Dor Malul’s attempt of a clearance was intercepted by Joris van Overeem deep inside Haifa territory as he fed Dor Peretz fired a low drive which beat Haifa’s keeper Niv Antman but struck the base of the post Dor Hugi forced Simon Sluga to punch his initial shot before saving the rebound as well In the 9th minute however Itamar Noy picked Noam Ben Harush unmarked down the left of Maccabi’s penalty box The left back sent a shot come cross which was parried by Sluga only for Hugi to react first and poke the ball home to put the hosts in front Four minutes later van Overeem fed Dor Turgeman on the edge of the area but the 21-year-old striker sent his snap-shot wide of the target It took Maccabi 13 minutes from the moment they conceded to get back on level terms Peretz found Osher Davida down the right before the winger slipped a clever pass to Gabi Kanichowsky The diminutive midfielder flicked the ball with one touch towards goal but Antman managed to save yet could do nothing to prevent Weslley Patati from tapping in the equalizer from point blank range Maccabi were denied a penalty on 25 as Patati sent Dor Turgeman racing into the box before the striker took the ball around Antman Turgeman went down as his foot got caught under Antman’s attempt of a save but with no reaction from referee David Fuxman On the brink of halftime Hugi found himself behind Maccabi’s defense with only Sluga to beat but Maccabi’s Croatian keeper charged off his line to block A minute later Davida was sent racing with Fernand Mayembo as the pacey winger managed to strip the Haifa defender of the ball before his effort was blocked Nemanja Stojic blocked another Hugi shot before Fuxman blew his whistle for halftime With no changes to either side at halftime the second half began just like the first one as Hugi came close to restore Haifa’s lead but sent his shot wide of the post Orel Dgani pulled Turgeman down inside the center circle when the Maccabi forward was clear through but once again Fuxman’s whistle remained silent.= A minute after the hour mark Maccabi completed the comeback Haifa’s defense struggled to clear a corner as the ball fell to Kanichowsky who broke into the area and cut the ball for Peretz The 29-year-old captain side footed home to give Maccabi a 2-1 lead Maccabi’s blitz continued as two minutes later Idan Nachmias was given the time and space down the right to curl in a pinpoint cross into the area Nachmias’ cross picked Peretz who rose high and sent his header past Antman for his second and Maccabi’s third VAR inspected a potential offside but a nervous two minutes ended with the goal approved and a 3-1 lead confirmed In the 73rd minute Lazetic made a double substitution as Peretz was given a standing ovation as he was replaced by Issouf Sissokho while Eran Zahavi came on for Turgeman Ten minutes later a Davida corner reached Patati who skipped past his man and curled a dipping shot which landed on the roof of the net This was the final contribution of the duo as Lazetic made two more changes introducing Henry Addo and Elad Madmon for the final seven minutes Nachmias got his standing ovation as he was replaced by Tyrese Asante in the 90th minute Seconds later Roy Revivo came close to increase Maccabi’s lead even further as he was teed-up by Madmon but managed to guide his snap-shot wide of the post Inside injury time Maccabi came close again as Madmon set up Zahavi with a pinpoint cross only for Antman to stretch himself and deny the veteran marksman The full-time whistle confirmed Maccabi’s 21st victory as Be’ersheva’s three-point-lead was temporarily erased at least for 24 hours as they face Maccabi Netanya Maccabi will now have nine days to prepare for the top of the table clash at Bloomfield New Israeli low-cost airline Air Haifa took off yesterday morning (Monday) on its maiden flight on the Tel Aviv-Larnaca route the passengers were surprised to find that it was almost empty a peak season in the Israeli aviation industry when the security escalation has led to extensive flight cancellations and demand is concentrated on a small number of airlines still operating in Israel the European Union's aviation safety agency EASA rescinded the recommendation not to fly in Israeli skies which it issued shortly after the assassination of Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah at the end of September The recommendation exacerbated the wave of cancellations that had begun even before it was issued and caused many airlines to suspend their operations in Israel Although the recommendation has been removed three airlines announced yesterday that they would extend their freezes on flights to Israel: Air France which have announced the suspension of flights in the last two days Air Haifa did not take off from Haifa Airport as planned but from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport but there was doubt about whether it would operate at all at this time Industry experts questioned whether Haifa Airport could be revived because of its limited infrastructure and inability to extend its runways The also cast doubt on the low-cost model of the company some tickets for Air Haifa’s return flight from Larnaca were sold for just $60 ostensibly making it very attractive for Israelis left stranded abroad by cancellations by other airlines when Romanian airline Bees Airlines began operating flights at Ben Gurion in September it managed to fill its maiden flight from Bucharest completely Why should a Romanian airline succeed in filling a plane from Bucharest while an Israeli airline fails to do the same from Larnaca Aviation sources say that demand has fallen in advance of the Sukkot holiday despite expectations of peak demand in this period They also explain that the military escalation in the past month and the extensive drafting of reserve soldiers have affected the considerations of Israelis in deciding whether to travel In other developments in aviation in Israel Arkia has launched a new direct route to Manchester while Cyprus Airways has restored service to Israel and Air Seychelles is about to do so There has 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