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Here are the latest news headlines from this afternoon that reached our news desk. The times given are Jerusalem time (GMT +3)
12:00 PM: Lufthansa to gradually resume flights to Israel by February 2025
The Lufthansa Group announced Thursday morning it will gradually resume flights to and from Israel starting February 1, 2025. The group’s airlines include Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings. The decision comes after a suspension due to regional tensions.
12:30 PM: Senior diplomatic source: Israel isn't exiting the Philadelphi Corridor
Senior source says IDF to remain at current strength in Philadelphi Corridor throughout first phase of ceasefire deal, but will position itself differently.