Israel is to launch direct flights to Sharm El-Sheikh on Egypt’s Red Sea coast next month, in an expansion of air links between the two countries, officials said Wednesday. “The route from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh will open soon. Flights are expected to begin during the intermediate days of Passover next month,” a statement from the Israeli prime minister’s office said. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said: “This agreement will bring Israel and Egypt closer together.” The statement said the new air link had been discussed in September talks between Bennett and Preside…

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