A Brooklyn Chassidic real estate investor is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli airline Arkia, in a deal that could end Shabbat operations and reshape Israel's aviation market, according to JewishBreakingNews.com. The deal is not yet final, and workers have already voiced opposition.
In a development that could reshape Israel's aviation market, a Brooklyn Chassidic real estate investor is in advanced talks to acquire Arkia, one of Israel's two main carriers. According to JewishBreakingNews.com, the deal would likely end the airline's Shabbat operations, triggering a major battle between religious and secular interests. The talks are described as advanced but not final, and workers have already begun pushing back against the potential change.
The Zioneer reported on July 7 that Arkia had publicly clarified it would not cease Shabbat operations amid the earlier acquisition controversy. Today's report suggests the investor is moving forward despite the airline's public stance.
The acquisition would mark a significant shift for Arkia, which has historically operated on Shabbat. If completed, it could also affect the broader Israeli aviation market, where the status of Shabbat flights has been a recurring flashpoint.
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