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Hamas Attack Sparks Swift Response from Global Companies in Israel

Last updated: 8:01 PM UTC, Tue October 10, 2023
By Derek Morales

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Immediate Reactions in the Travel Industry:

  • Asian, European, and US Airlines have suspended their flights to Tel Aviv.
  • Delta Air Lines has called off its Tel Aviv flights through October 31.
  • El Al plans to launch more flights to transport Israeli reservists.
  • Royal Caribbean is revising its cruise itineraries, informing affected passengers.
  • Carnival is avoiding visits to Israeli ports for now.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has shifted its sailings away from Israel for October.

Heightened Security in Accommodations:

  • InterContinental Hotels Group has ramped up security at its locations. Two of their hotels, Six Senses Shaharut and Hotel Indigo Tel Aviv – Diamond District, have shut down temporarily, but others remain open.

Energy Companies Respond:

  • Chevron shut down the Tamar natural gas field on Israel’s energy ministry’s advice.

Banking Adjustments:

  • JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs have told their Israel-based employees to work from home.
  • Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are also shifting to remote work in Tel Aviv.
  • Citigroup offers its employees a choice between working from home or the office.

Logistics Firms on the Move:

  • Adani Ports confirms Haifa Port’s activity but has backup plans ready.
  • FedEx has stopped its services in Israel.
  • UPS has paused its flights to and from Israel but promises to deliver existing packages as soon as conditions allow.

Tech Sector’s Precautionary Measures:

  • Nvidia canceled its upcoming AI summit in Tel Aviv.

Consumer and Retail Updates:

  • H&M has closed all its outlets in Israel.
  • Inditex SA has shut its 84 franchise stores in Israel for the time being.

Pharmaceutical Companies Stay Alert:

  • Eli Lilly and Co keeps a close watch on the situation, ensuring staff safety and medicine supply.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb similarly monitors events while ensuring a consistent medicine supply.

Given the quick and strategic shifts by these corporations, it’s clear that safety is a priority. They also aim to minimize disruptions during these tense geopolitical times.

Derek Morales October 10, 2023 October 10, 2023
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