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The Israeli government is considering cancelling direct flights between Tel Aviv and the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh in a sign of a freeze in Israeli-Egyptian relations at the political level, local media reported.
The Israeli public radio (Kan) yesterday quoted an Israeli official as saying that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold a meeting next week to examine the political and security implications of cancelling the flights.
The direct route between Tel Aviv and Sharm El-Sheikh was launched more than a year ago, with the aim of improving ties and encouraging tourism from Israel in Sinai.
According to Kan, Sharm El-Sheikh in particular, and South Sinai in general, are popular destinations for Israeli tourists, “despite the security threat”.
Israeli airlines operate 13 flights to Sharm El-Sheikh per week.
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