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Evacuation Flights Resume Amid Rising Iranian Missile Threat

3/11/2026

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Israelis Repatriated Amid Conflict

Evacuation flights resumed to repatriate thousands of Israelis as intensified Iranian missile fire raised the risk of Ben-Gurion Airport closures.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced a plan for special flights in cooperation with Emirati airlines.
On Monday, the first repatriation flights landed in Tel Aviv, bringing back 604 passengers.
The Transportation Ministry confirmed that airlines must adhere to strict passenger limits for safety amid the conflict.

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COGAT Closes Crossings

The Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced the closure of all crossings in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Rafah, following Israeli-American airstrikes on Iran.
Only the Kerem Shalom crossing will reopen for humanitarian aid under strict security measures.
Gazans express concern that Rafah is vital for medical evacuations and aid delivery.
Over 20,000 people await medical travel permissions as hopes for limited movement fade.

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Historical Context

The 1979 Iranian Revolution, led by Ayatollah Khomeini, replaced the pro-Western monarchy with an Islamic Republic, shifting Iran's foreign policy and military focus. The subsequent Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) solidified national unity but strained resources. Today, tensions persist as Iran's missile capabilities threaten regional stability, exemplified by recent Israeli evacuations amid intensified missile fire, impacting humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

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Israelis Repatriated Amid Conflict

Evacuation flights resumed to repatriate thousands of Israelis as intensified Iranian missile fire raised the risk of Ben-Gurion Airport closures.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced a plan for special flights in cooperation with Emirati airlines.
On Monday, the first repatriation flights landed in Tel Aviv, bringing back 604 passengers.
The Transportation Ministry confirmed that airlines must adhere to strict passenger limits for safety amid the conflict.

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