Report: Netanyahu closed Israeli airspace to flights from Jordan

• Published date: 15 March 2021
• Date: 15 March 2021
• Author: Arutz Sheva Staff
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

According to the report, the order was passed through Transportation Minister Miri Regev to her Ministry, which delayed its implementation due to the opposition of officials, until it was revoked.

The report noted that the directive came without consultation of the relevant security forces and is in fact inconsistent with the peace agreement between the countries.

The diplomatic incident with Jordan began last Wednesday, when Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein canceled his visit to the Temple Mount following an incident at the Allenby Crossing.

The visit had been closely coordinated between Jordanian and Israeli officials, but when the Crown Prince arrived with his entourage, it became clear that the Jordanians had not complied with the earlier agreement and had brought significantly greater security.

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