El Al Stops South Africa Route After ICJ Case Against Israel
- Demand has plummeted since South Africa filed its lawsuit
- Ruling due Friday in case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
El Al Israel Airlines passenger aircraft in Tel Aviv.
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El Al is stopping flights to Johannesburg at the end of March due to what it says is a collapse in passenger demand since South Africa charged Israel with genocide in its war against Hamas.
Demand fell after the war began on Oct. 7, but has plummeted in the past month, a spokesperson for Israel’s flagship airline said.