Turkish airport workers refuse to refuel Israeli aircraft

Israel’s flag carrier El Al has said airport authorities in Turkey refused to provide ground support to one of its aircraft after the pilot had to make an emergency landing in the resort city of Antalya.

According to The Hindustan Times, relations between Turkey and Israel have deteriorated since the war in Gaza broke out on October 7, with all direct flights between the two countries cancelled since.

Turkish diplomatic sources confirmed the plane was allowed to make an emergency landing to evacuate a sick passenger.