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An El Al flight from Israel to New Jersey diverted to Rome after the pregnant passenger went into premature labor. In Rome, the baby girl was born five weeks early with help from the local Jewish community and Chabad in Rome; both mother and child are reported to be well, and family members are traveling to Rome to support the return trip to the United States with local assistance.
Netanyahu hosted Argentina’s President Javier Milei in Jerusalem, where the leaders announced the Isaac Accords to deepen Israel–Argentina ties and unveiled a plan for a direct El Al flight between Israel and Buenos Aires (two weekly non-stop flights starting in 2026, with Milei aiming for December). The visit also included a $150 credit line for Israeli businesses in Argentina and Memoranda of Understanding on counterterrorism cooperation and AI collaboration, signaling expanded economic, security, and people-to-people links.
El Al and Arkia Airlines are operating fully booked evacuation flights to Israel from European cities for stranded Israelis, with flights only for incoming travelers and no outbound operations, amid ongoing security concerns.
Delta reports a record profit of $1.1 billion in Q3, driven by strong demand for trips to Europe and a revamped Medallion program; American Airlines announces new routes to New England and Nova Scotia, as well as its interest in securing a slot to Tokyo/Haneda; El Al Airlines operates rare Sabbath flights to bring IDF reservists back to Israel; JetBlue updates its Mosaic loyalty program with perks for elite members; Allegiant converts part of its Boeing order to B737-8-200 aircraft.
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit accusing the owner of four nursing homes, Kenneth Rozenberg, of misusing over $83 million in government funds meant for elderly care to purchase Israeli airline El Al and other investments instead. The suit alleges that Rozenberg and co-owner Daryl Hagler used Medicaid and Medicare funds to enrich themselves, neglecting residents who suffered from malnutrition and neglect. The company denies the allegations. The lawsuit seeks the return of the funds and a ban on new admissions until staffing is increased at the homes.