Israel calls up reservists, El Al flies on Sabbath to transport soldiers amid conflict in Gaza

Israel has called up 360,000 army reservists to assist in the conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
El Al Airlines received special permission from rabbis to operate flights on the Jewish Sabbath for the first time in 40 years to bring reservists back from New York and Bangkok.
The airline flights transporting soldiers will be free and financed by El Al and U.S. financial institutions as a measure to preserve life.
Palestinian gunmen launched a surprise attack on Israel prompting the call up of reservists and military response.
The flights on October 12, 2023 mark a historic departure from El Al's policy of not flying on the Sabbath.