- Israel relocated civilian aircraft outside the country without passengers as part of emergency measures during ongoing military operations.
- Authorities activated emergency communications procedures while nationwide GPS disruptions were reported, though no major telecom failures were confirmed.
Israel has begun evacuating civilian aircraft from its territory as part of emergency measures linked to ongoing military operations, according to a joint statement released by the country’s Ministry of Transportation.
Authorities confirmed that aircraft are being relocated outside Israel, with evacuation operations continuing from Ben Gurion Airport while the process at Haifa Airport has already been completed.
The move comes as Israel transitions to an emergency operational posture during the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion,” reflecting efforts to protect critical aviation assets amid heightened regional tensions and potential retaliatory threats. Officials said the aircraft involved in the relocation were empty and carried no passengers.
According to the Ministry of Transportation, the evacuation focuses on preserving Israel’s civilian aviation fleet and maintaining operational resilience should airports or airspace face disruption. The statement emphasized that the operation concerns aircraft safety rather than civilian evacuation, underscoring the precautionary nature of the measure.
At the same time, Israeli authorities acknowledged disruptions affecting satellite navigation services across the country. Reports indicated that GPS functionality has been degraded nationwide, a condition commonly associated with electronic warfare countermeasures or defensive signal interference during periods of military activity.
In a separate announcement, Israel’s Ministry of Communications confirmed that it had shifted to emergency operating procedures with the start of Operation “Roaring Lion.” The ministry stated that preparations had been underway for weeks, with telecommunications companies receiving instructions to prepare for emergency conditions.
“With the beginning of Operation ‘Roaring Lion,’ the Ministry of Communications began operating in an emergency format,” the ministry said in a statement. “In recent weeks, the ministry has issued directives to communications companies regarding preparedness for the emergency situation. We are working with the companies to maintain functional continuity of the communications sector.”
Officials added that, at the present time, no major communication failures have been identified. “At this time, no major communication malfunctions are known,” the statement said.