Global companies suspend operations in Israel

The armed wing of Hamas, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, launched a comprehensive attack on Israel on the morning of October 7, dubbed "Al-Aqsa Flood." While thousands of rockets were fired from Gaza toward Israel, Palestinian armed groups raided and seized the Beit Hanoun-Erez Border Crossing on the Gaza-Israel border.

Armed groups subsequently entered residential areas within Israel, and the Israeli army launched an offensive on the Gaza Strip with dozens of fighter jets.

Following these attacks and Tel Aviv's transition to a state of war, some airlines began canceling their flights to Israel.

Airlines from South Korea, the Netherlands, India, Norway, Hungary, Germany, the UK, and the US announced that they have canceled direct flights to Israel due to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Atlanta-based American airline Delta Air Lines canceled its Tel Aviv flights until October 31, while Israel's national airline, El Al, announced it would operate more flights to bring reservists back to Israel from abroad to assist in the mobilization initiated in the country.

Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines also announced that they have suspended their flights until further notice.

Cruise operator Royal Caribbean stated that it has changed several routes in the region and that affected guests are being notified directly.

Carnival, one of the world's largest cruise companies, decided to change its travel itineraries due to the clashes in the region and announced that it would not be calling at ports in Israel.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported that it has redirected ships scheduled to visit Israel in October to another region and will re-evaluate the situation in the area for its operations.

US-based oil and gas producer Chevron halted production at the Tamar natural gas field off the country's northern coast following instructions from the Israeli Ministry of Energy.

Leading Wall Street banks JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America requested their staff in Israel to work from home. Bank of America also decided to close its Tel Aviv office, stating that it would continue to monitor the local situation closely.

US-based international shipping company FedEx suspended its services in the country. UPS also announced that it is closely monitoring the situation and has suspended cargo transportation to and from Israel.

California-based chip manufacturer Nvidia canceled an artificial intelligence summit that was planned to be held in Tel Aviv next week.

Swedish retail clothing company H&M announced that its local franchise partner in Israel has temporarily closed all its stores in the country.

In a message shared on the Israeli website of Inditex, the parent company of fashion brands such as Zara and Bershka, it was stated, "Our stores will remain temporarily closed, and return periods will be extended by 30 days from the date of their reopening."

Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Co reported that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Israel and will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of its colleagues in and near the affected areas.

Adani Ports, the operator of the Port of Haifa, announced that it is continuing its operations while closely monitoring the situation.