Lufthansa Cargo has temporarily suspended all services to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv following a weekend missile strike that injured eight people and intensified concerns over the security of Israel’s main airfreight hub.
The German freight carrier joined at least 17 airlines in ceasing operations into Israel after Houthi rebels, backed by Iran and based in Yemen, launched a missile that directly impacted airport operations on Sunday.
The attack marked a serious escalation in regional tensions and raised fears of a broader aerial blockade of Israeli airspace.
While Lufthansa has not specified when operations might resume, the airline cited safety concerns for both crew and cargo as the primary reason for its withdrawal.
The suspension comes at a critical time for supply chains in the region, with Ben Gurion serving as Israel’s key logistics and cargo hub.
The temporary shutdown of airfreight services by major carriers is expected to disrupt shipments ranging from medical supplies to critical components for high-tech industries.
Industry analysts warn that if instability persists, cargo rerouting and delays could impact regional trade flows, placing additional strain on alternative gateways and multimodal transport links.