Sana'a - Saba:
The Humanitarian Coordination Center has issued an official notification to civil aviation authorities regarding the high risks to air navigation at Israeli airports.
The center said in a statement issued on Tuesday "We would like to inform you that, in response to the Israeli escalation and expansion of operations in Gaza, and within the framework of our responsibility towards the Palestinian people and the ongoing siege and horrific massacres they are subjected to by the occupying entity, and within the framework of the sanctions imposed on it as a result of its perpetration of crimes of genocide against the Palestinians and the prevention of the entry of medicine and food for more than a year, the Yemeni Armed Forces have announced a comprehensive ban on navigation to and from the airports of the Israeli enemy by repeatedly targeting airports, most notably Lod Airport, known in Israel as Ben Gurion Airport, starting May 4, 2025, at 10:42 PM Sana'a time, which corresponds to 7:42 PM GMT on May 4, 2025, for an indefinite period."
It added, "Accordingly, the Yemeni Armed Forces call on all international airlines to take this announcement into consideration from the moment it is announced and published, and to cancel all flights to the airports of the criminal Israeli enemy, to preserve the safety of their aircraft and passengers."
The Center pointed out that, based on the Republic of Yemen's commitment to the safety of civil aviation, aircraft, passengers, and crew, and its duty to report risks that affect civil aviation safety, and in accordance with the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization's annexes, most notably Annex 19, these bodies are obligated to report risks through safety mechanisms, as well as to inform service providers and relevant parties of any critical risks or dangerous areas, and to provide recommendations or instructions to avoid or mitigate risks.
It pointed out that the civil aviation bodies that were contacted must take appropriate measures, as the bodies responsible for overseeing air safety and security in the airspace under their control, and ensuring international coordination and compliance, to enhance civil aviation safety.
The Humanitarian Coordination Center confirmed that it has thus officially notified these bodies of the existence of significant and ongoing risks to the safety of air navigation at the airports of the occupying Israeli entity, including ongoing missile attacks.
The Center considered operating any flights to Israeli airports, especially Ben Gurion Airport, knowing of a direct missile threat, a clear violation of international safety requirements and the documents and annexes of the International Civil Aviation Organization, endangering lives and property. These organizations will bear full responsibility for any incidents or repercussions that may arise if they fail to report ongoing risks at Israeli airports.
The Center expressed hope that everyone will understand this measure and recognize it as a humanitarian and moral measure, and that everyone will stand up to pressure the occupying Israeli entity to stop its crimes of genocide, starvation, and siege of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
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