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Over the past two days 700 people have been reportedly killed in Israel and more than 400 were killed in Gaza due to the longstanding conflict between Palestine and Israel.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised against all but essential travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
The Israeli government declared war on Sunday and was believed to be fighting Hamas in several locations in southern Israel as of Monday.
The human cost of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (deaths/injuries): documented by the UN:
2008:
Palestine : 3,202
Israel : 8532009:
Palestine : 7,460
Israel : 1232010:
Palestine : 1,659
Israel : 1852011:
Palestine : 2,260
Israel : 1362012:
Palestine :…— World of Statistics (@stats_feed) October 9, 2023
What airlines have said
Virgin Atlantic said its VS453 service from London Heathrow to Tel Aviv had been cancelled on Monday and Tuesday, whilst the return VS454 flight would also not fly on both days or Wednesday.
It added some other flights to and from Tel Aviv may face delays or cancellations, and those booked who do not wish to travel can rebook for another travel date with no additional fees until Sunday or receive a full refund.
British Airways said it was continuing to monitor the situation in Israel “very closely” and had also introduced a flexible booking policy for customers, whilst flights over the coming days will operate with “adjusted departure khbrknews”.
A spokesperson from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) said: “The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Israel and if you are due to travel imminently you should discuss your options with your travel agent or tour operator.
British Airways also canceled flights this weekend and reduced service early in the week. https://t.co/o1LnYmefbh
— NBC Los Angeles (@NBCLA) October 9, 2023
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