Airlines Suspend Beirut Flights Amid Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Tensions

Several airlines, including Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, have cancelled or delayed flights to Beirut citing insurance risks as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah rise. The Lebanese carrier MEA reported disruptions due to similar concerns. This comes after a rocket strike killed 12 in the Golan Heights, heightening fears of wider conflict.

Several airlines have cancelled or delayed flights to Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport, citing insurance risks amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The disruptions come after a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 12, heightening fears of a wider conflict.

Lebanon's Middle East Airlines (MEA) reported similar disruptions due to the distribution of insurance risks. The situation has led Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and other carriers to suspend services to Beirut. MEA delayed overnight flights and announced further delays for Monday-bound aircraft.

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified since the recent war in Gaza, leading to increased cross-border exchanges of fire. This has also disrupted flights and shipping in the region. Previously, Lufthansa suspended night-time flights in July due to Middle Eastern developments.

(With inputs from agencies.)