'Israel' on edge as foreign airlines suspend flights, bomb shelters open

• 'Israel' remains on high alert as it awaits US President Donald Trump's decision on the future of the confrontation with Iran, according to Channel 12.
  Several foreign airlines have begun canceling flights to and from "Israel", with carriers from Italy and Austria among the first to suspend operations.
  "Israeli" officials warned that the cancellations could signal growing concerns over a possible escalation.

'Israel' has entered a state of heightened alert as it awaits US President Donald Trump's decision on the future of the confrontation with Iran, according to 'Israel's' Channel 12.

The broadcaster reported that 'Israeli' authorities remain on high alert amid uncertainty over Washington's next steps, as tensions continue to escalate in the region.

Channel 12 also said several foreign airlines have begun canceling flights to and from 'Israel', with two carriers from Italy and Austria among the first to suspend operations.

According to the report, the wave of flight cancellations could signal broader developments in the coming days as concerns grow over the security situation and the potential for further escalation.

'Israeli' cities open bomb shelters as precaution

Several 'Israeli' municipalities have opened public bomb shelters amid growing concerns over a possible escalation with Iran, although the 'Israeli' military said no changes had been made to national civil defense directives.

According to 'Israel's' The Jerusalem Post, the cities of Ramat Gan, Eilat and Karmiel opened their public shelters after local assessments concluded that the risk of Iranian missile fire over the weekend had increased.

Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen said the decision was a precautionary municipal measure and not the result of a new warning from the Home Front Command.

The 'Israeli' military later said it had not issued any directive to open public shelters and confirmed there had been no changes to Home Front Command guidelines.

The Jerusalem Post also reported that 'Israeli' officials believe an expanded US military campaign against Iran could prompt Tehran to launch direct retaliatory strikes against 'Israel'. Meanwhile, 'Israel's' Health Ministry held an emergency preparedness meeting with hospitals and health authorities, although no special instructions were issued to the public.

No official announcements have been made by 'Israeli' authorities or the White House regarding any imminent decision by Trump at the time of reporting.