Unspecified threat forces the IDF to temporarily close Eilat Airport, Isreal.

Arkia Israeli Airlines  along with El Al Israel Airlines  and Israir  were on Thursday, August 7, forced to temporarily suspend operations at Eilat J. Hozman following an unspecified military threat. 

However, after 2 hours, the Israeli Defense Forces reopened the airfield but gave no details on the alleged danger. 

                                          

Arkia Israeli Airlines ATR72-500

 Last month, Israel deployed a battery of its Iron Dome missile defense system near Eilat, which is next to the border with Egypt's troubled Sinai Peninsula.

 Media reports said the deployment was related to unrest in Egypt, where the army is waging a campaign against militants in the Sinai.

Source: CH-Aviation