The Finance Ministry has announced its opposition to compensating Israeli travelers whose flights were canceled due to the closure of airspace during the recent conflict with Iran. This decision comes after a review of data and consultations with industry officials, with the finance minister choosing not to support compensation for passengers or airlines affected by the disruptions.

The move has sparked criticism from lawmakers, including the chairman of the Knesset Economics Affairs Committee, who called the decision unreasonable and urged the prime minister to intervene. The committee chairman argued that the state must eventually take responsibility for the losses incurred by travelers and the aviation industry.