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Chief Rabbis Approve El Al to Operate Three Shabbat Rescue Flights

In a rare move, Israel’s Chief Rabbinate has approved the operation of three El Al flights on Shabbat to evacuate Israelis in need of urgent medical assistance. The emergency flights will depart from Larnaca and Athens this Saturday and are classified as pikuach nefesh, life-saving missions under Jewish law. “El Al will operate these flights at no charge for approved passengers,” said the airline. The decision comes amid rising global instability and increasing medical evacuation requests. The authorization underscores the exceptional nature of the current crisis and the halachic imperative to preserve life.