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Four Lions Arrive in Israel for Population Management

3/30/2026

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The four lions Marty, Khitab, Kahale, and Kayana arrived in Israel from the Czech Republic aboard an El Al cargo flight as part of a European program for lion population management.
They will undergo a several-week acclimatization period at Haifa Educational Zoo.
Roi Afodi, El Al captain, highlighted the meticulous flight preparations.
Amid limited air connectivity, El Al continues to transport essential supplies and sensitive shipments, including live animals, maintaining Israel's operations.

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Story summary

The four lions Marty, Khitab, Kahale, and Kayana arrived in Israel from the Czech Republic aboard an El Al cargo flight as part of a European program for lion population management.
They will undergo a several-week acclimatization period at Haifa Educational Zoo.
Roi Afodi, El Al captain, highlighted the meticulous flight preparations.
Amid limited air connectivity, El Al continues to transport essential supplies and sensitive shipments, including live animals, maintaining Israel's operations.