JERUSALEM, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Israel is approaching Qatar for direct flights between the two countries during the FIFA World Cup slated for later this year in Qatar, Hebrew-language Israel Hayom news website reported Sunday.
The decision, if implemented, would benefit about 15,000 Israeli citizens who plan to visit Qatar for the World Cup scheduled to be held from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18, and strengthen ties between the two countries, Hayom quoted Israeli officials as saying.
The proposal is expected to be presented to the Qatari leadership in the coming days, it added.
As Israel and Qatar have not established official ties, there are currently no direct flights between the two countries. ■
