Israel warns stranded citizens not to return via Jordan or Egypt – Middle East Monitor

The Israeli National Security Council (NSC) warned Sunday Israelis stranded abroad to stop planning overland returns through Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula or through Jordan, as Ben Gurion Airport remains closed until further notice.

“Because Ben-Gurion Airport has been shut since 12 June, some private initiatives are exploring flights into Sinai or Jordan and then overland travel to Israel,” the NSC said in a statement issued on Sunday.

“We wish to clarify that…