From airlines to banks, what global firms in Israel are doing amid conflict

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Global companies have temporarily shut some operations in Israel and have asked employees to work from home following a devastating weekend attack by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.

Following are the steps taken by the companies ranging from airlines to banks:

Several Asian, European and U.S. airlines have suspended direct flights to Tel Aviv.

Delta Air Lines:

The airline said it continues to monitor events in the region and has made the decision to cancel Delta-operated Tel Aviv flights through Oct. 31.

El Al:

The airline said it would run more flights to take reservists back to Israel to help in the largest mobilisation in the country’s history.

Royal Caribbean:

The cruise operator said it is adjusting several itineraries in the area and that impacted guests are being notified directly.

Carnival:

The cruise liner said it has adjusted its cruise itineraries and is not making calls to Israel at this time.

Chevron:

The No. 2 U.S. oil and gas producer has been instructed by Israel’s energy ministry to shut down the Tamar natural gas field off the country’s northern coast, a company spokesperson said on Monday.

JPMorgan Chase:

The Wall Street bank has asked more than 200 employees in Israel to work from home, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Goldman Sachs:

The bank’s employees at its office in Tel Aviv have been asked to work from home, a spokesperson said.

Bank of America:

The Tel Aviv office will remain closed for the time being, and the bank will continue to closely monitor the local situation in the upcoming days, according to an internal memo, seen by Reuters.

Morgan Stanley:

Bloomberg News reported that the bank has an office in Israel and has also told its staff to work from home for the