Israel reaches an agreement with FIFA and Qatar to allow direct charter flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Qatar for the World Cup, which begins on November 20. The charter flights will be run by an airline that currently flies to Doha, but will be subject to Israel's security measures. The Foreign Ministry will also provide consular services through a private international travel company, says FIFA. Noting that the talks had taken months to complete, Prime Minister Yair Lapid thanks the Foreign, Transportation, and Culture and Sports ministries, and the National Security Council for their successful efforts.

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