The Israeli Air Force has “canceled” leave for all pilots and staff.

The Israeli Air Force canceled leave for all pilots and staff members as Israeli intelligence agencies released their assessment of a recent large-scale attack by the Islamic Republic on the country’s territory.

Meanwhile, Lufthansa Group and several other airlines have canceled or postponed flights to Israel, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and several other countries in the region amid concerns about escalating tensions and military conflict.

On Monday, August 22, Kan Israel reported that as the date for a possible Iranian attack on Israel draws closer, Israeli Air Force Commander Major General Tomor Bar has canceled leave for all pilots and other personnel in the force.

The order states that permanent staff will also need re-approval to travel abroad for meetings and training.

On Sunday, Kannet also reported that the Army asked all troops that had gone to the Republics of Georgia and Azerbaijan to return to Israel immediately, as these countries could become targets of anti-Israel attacks by the Islamic Republic. Iran learned about the death of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the Hamas political office.

The head of the political bureau of the extremist group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Tehran, and hours later, the Israeli army launched a targeted attack in Beirut, killing Hezbollah leader Fuad Shokar. The Islamic Republic of Iran stressed its “bloodthirstiness” and promised revenge, and the Secretary-General of Hezbollah caused concern in the region and the world.

Iranian authorities and Hamas have identified Israel as responsible for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, although Israel has not denied or confirmed the accusation.

Israeli intelligence assessed that an Iranian attack was imminent, an assessment Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant informed U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in a phone conversation on Sunday evening.

Following the conversation, the United States announced it would also send a submarine to the region.

On Monday, the heads of Britain, France and Germany also came from Iran and Hezbollah, respectively. They want Don’t attack Israel. The statements by the leaders of the three countries were seen as another sign that Iran and Hezbollah may respond to Israel.

Meanwhile, Lufthansa Group announced on Monday that it had extended the suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut, Amman and Erbil until August 31 due to concerns about an escalation of conflict in the region.

Lufthansa added that it would not use the airspace of Iran and Iraq during this period.

The Lufthansa Group also includes Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings.

Israeli media also reported that Ryanair, one of Israel’s most popular budget airlines, had canceled flights to and from Tel Aviv until at least September 5.

As fighting in the region escalates, fewer than 30 of the more than 120 airlines that fly to Israel continue to operate.

Iran has announced it will retaliate for Haniyeh’s death, for which Israel has denied any responsibility, and Hezbollah has also pledged to avenge the death of its military commander, Fawad Shawkhar, who was killed in a Beirut suburb. Israel has acknowledged responsibility for Shawkhar’s death.