SWISS Cancels Tel Aviv Flight Following Missile Attack

Swiss International Airlines has suspended its Zurich-Tel Aviv route after a missile landed near Ben Gurion Airport, affecting Swiss air travel to Israel.

Key Takeaways

SWISS cancelled flights between Zurich and Tel Aviv after a missile attack near Ben Gurion Airport
The cancellation affects flights until the end of Tuesday, May 6
Yemeni Houthi militia claimed responsibility for the attack
Eight people were injured in the rocket attack

By The Numbers

11:50 AM

Original scheduled departure time from Zurich

5:00 PM

Original scheduled arrival time in Tel Aviv

They Said

"Whoever attacks us, we will strike back sevenfold"
— Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz

Flight Cancellation Details

Security Incident

Impact and Implications

Regional Context

Sources & References

SWISS cancels flight to Tel Aviv following missile attack near Ben Gurion airport

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Key Takeaways

SWISS cancelled flights between Zurich and Tel Aviv after a missile attack near Ben Gurion Airport
The cancellation affects flights until the end of Tuesday, May 6
Yemeni Houthi militia claimed responsibility for the attack
Eight people were injured in the rocket attack