Recent escalations in the Israel-Iran conflict and associated missile or drone threats from Iran and groups such as Hezbollah have repeatedly prompted temporary closures of Israeli airspace to civilian flights in 2026, often following U.S. or Israeli strikes and subsequent retaliations. As of early October, a suspected attempted hijacking or terror incident aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai triggered an immediate Israeli Air Force response, airspace closure protocols, and suspension of that carrier’s operations, with Prime Minister Netanyahu ordering a full review of foreign airline security procedures. EASA maintains active cautionary notices for the Tel Aviv FIR through mid-November due to ongoing risks, while airlines continue monitoring developments amid fragile regional ceasefires and potential further aviation security incidents.