Airlines halt flights to Israel amidst Hamas attacks

Hamas militants fired rockets from Gaza into Israel, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. The Israeli Defense Forces have declared a state of alert for war. The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for Israel and the West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest, with a "do not travel" advisory for Gaza. The Federal Aviation Administration has urged caution for U.S. airlines and pilots flying in Israeli airspace. Several airlines, including United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, have temporarily suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv. Flights are still operating at Ben Gurion Airport, but U.S. citizens are advised to follow local government advice and check the status of border crossings and flights before heading to the airport.