Miri Regev

El Al, Israir operate Dubai rescue flights following flydubai suspension, tickets set from $249

The Transportation Ministry is expected to share a formal announcement regarding flights for those in Dubai whose flights were canceled.

An El Al aircraft.
The flydubai rescue flight for hijacked flight FZ1073 lands in Israel on September 30, 2026.

WATCH: Rescue flight lands in Israel with all passengers from earlier flydubai hijacking attempt

 Transportation Minister Miri Regev is seen at Ben-Gurion Airport, central Israel, May 4, 2025

Regev orders flydubai flights to Israel halted over hijacking pilot's Omani background, sources say

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Transport arrived for the inaugural flight.

Exotic Moroccan destination returns to Israeli aviation map


Israel’s chief rabbis protest planned Shabbat public transportation

The letter was sent amid the ongoing Operation Roaring Lion, with the planned operations aiming to help stranded Israelis return home from Ben-Gurion Airport after landing.

Passengers seen at the Ben-Gurion Airport train station, August 17, 2025

Israel to gradually reopen airspace on Thursday under new plan to return stranded Israelis

Under the new framework, Transportation Minister Miri Regev said the reopening of Ben-Gurion Airport will be gradual. During the first 24 hours, one plane will land per hour.

An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

Israel preparing for gradual reopening of airspace starting next week, minister says

Israel plans to gradually reopen airspace to repatriate stranded citizens, with El Al and Ryanair prioritizing return flights from key international gateways.

An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

Aviation industry sees labor dispute as Wizz Air seeks to establish Israeli base of operations

According to the Histadrut, allowing Wizz Air to operate within the country would have implications for airport workers' working conditions, wages, and workers' rights.

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Gov't approves new international airport in Israel's South, amid Ben-Gurion congestion concerns

Israel will build a new international airport in southern Israel at Ziklag, alongside a northern airport, as officials warn Ben Gurion is nearing capacity.

The government approved on Sunday the establishment of a new international airport in southern Israel, finalizing its location to be built in the Negev's Ziklag area.

Tesla to start autonomous driving tests in Israel after Transportation Ministry approval

This represents the first step towards authorizing the use of Tesla's Full-Self Driving (FSD) system, which allows the cars to operate autonomously with a supervised driver at the wheel.

Tesla will begin supervised autonomous driving trials in Israel.

Gov’t approves multi-year plan to rehabilitate Kiryat Shmona, northern cities impacted by war

The decision was made in the weekly government meeting, which was convened in Kiryat Shmona. It was led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, who vowed to invest billions of shekels in the area.

The government approved a multi-year plan to rehabilitate northern communities along the Lebanon border.

Netanyahu warns of militant Islam and radical left antisemitism in talks with EU MPs

Delegation from Hungary, Austria, Spain and France thanked for support as Israeli branch announced

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Miri Regev meet with members of parliament fom Hungary, Austria, Spain, and France. January 25, 2026.

Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says

Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.

Travellers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Knesset panel approves bill paving way for ride sharing apps like Uber, Lyft to operate in Israel

The project, presented by MKs from both the coalition and opposition, aims to “open the Israeli transportation market to competition and allow the operation of ride-sharing apps."

The legislation aims to allow Uber, and similar ride-sharing apps, into Israel.