Catania's Fontanarossa airport in Sicily has been closed to all takeoffs and landings due to a renewed eruption of Mount Etna, according to Israeli media reports. No further details on the duration of the closure were immediately available.
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Mount Etna's renewed eruption has led to the closure of Catania's Fontanarossa airport, stopping all departures and arrivals. The closure was reported by N12. The airport serves as a key gateway for eastern Sicily and is a popular destination for Israeli tourists. The duration of the closure remains unclear.
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