The European Aviation Safety Agency has lifted a recommendation that airlines refrain from flying to Tel Aviv airport.

The agency said Thursday it is now recommending that national authorities base decisions on flying to Israel�s main airport �on thorough risk assessments, in particular using risk analysis made by operators.�

EASA had said late Tuesday that it �strongly recommends� that airlines refrain from operating flights to and from Tel Aviv. It said it revised its advice on the basis of information provided by Israel�s Civil Aviation Authority and following coordination with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

The FAA on Wednesday lifted a 24-hour ban on U.S. flights to and from Tel Aviv, which it instituted in response to a rocket strike that landed about a mile (1.6 kms) from the airport

(AP)