Shmuel Zakai, head of the Israel Civil Aviation Authority, warned foreign airlines that Israel is entering a sensitive period toward the weekend.

* Foreign airlines were informed that conditions could change quickly, including possible adjustments to airspace operations.

* The Civil Aviation Authority outlined contingency plans that would prioritize the departure of foreign aircraft if Israel’s airspace were to close.

* The authority said it is coordinating closely with security bodies, including the Home Front Command, and continues to monitor developments.