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Lebanon closes airspace

Apr 14, 2024

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 14: The Lebanese Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced an immediate and temporary closure of the nation's airspace in response to the ongoing regional developments,
The decision, effective from 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM on Sunday, April 14, encompasses all incoming, outgoing, and transit flights over Lebanon.
As a result, all air traffic at Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport has been suspended for the duration mentioned.
The Lebanese authorities have promised to review the airspace closure continuously and adjust measures based on the developments.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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