It marks the first time Saudi Arabia has allowed unlimited use of its airspace by Israeli airlines.
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid speaking after their meeting in Jerusalem on Thursday. Photo: Can Merey/Picture Alliance via Getty Imagesto use its airspace for flight to and from Israel.This historic decision marks the first time Saudi Arabia has allowed unlimited use of its airspace by Israeli airlines.
The decision was made within the framework of Saudi Arabia's "keenness to fulfill its obligation" under the Chicago Convention, a treaty that stipulates non-discrimination between civil aircrafts used in international air navigation, according to a Saudi government statement. He said this decision was the result of Biden's diplomacy with Saudi Arabia over many months, culminating in his visit on Friday.
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