Israeli airline El Al has cancelled all flights to and from Israel scheduled for Friday and Saturday, citing security concerns over potential Iranian counterattacks, the carrier announced on Friday.

El Al said it was suspending the flights due to recent security developments and in line with directives from security and aviation authorities regarding the closure of Israeli airspace.

The airline, which is known for operating even during times of conflict, urged passengers to prepare for overnight stays abroad until the security situation changes.

Flights already en route to Israel were diverted to alternative airports, and all scheduled departures from Israel have been grounded until further notice.

Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv also said on its website that it was closed to all incoming and outgoing flights until further notice.

El Al said it would allow passengers with tickets for departures up to June 28 to cancel and convert them into travel vouchers. New bookings for flights scheduled up to June 22 have been suspended until the situation becomes clearer.