ITA Airways cancels flights to Israel due to escalating tensions

ROME, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Italian flagship carrier ITA Airways on Monday announced it would temporarily halt air travel between Italy and Israel.

Due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, ITA Airways said Monday that it would halt flights between the Italian capital and Tel Aviv in Israel until at least Nov. 1. The airline said it could extend the stoppage further if tensions continue to rise.

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