Delta joins a growing list of Western carriers that are resuming their Tel Aviv service after Israel reached a ceasefire deal with Hamas.

The airline announced on Friday that flights will restart in April, making it the first U.S. airline to return to Ben Gurion since the cease-fire agreement

“The IDF continues to strike within the Gaza area at this time. According to the prime minister’s directives, the ceasefire will not come into effect until Hamas fulfils its commitments,” said military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari in a televised statement.

Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a leadership void inside the Gaza Strip.

On the heels of a negotiated cease fire between Hamas and Israel, Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) said it will resume daily non-stop flights to Tel Aviv from New York’s JFK International Airport beginning April 1,

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For many Israelis, the ceasefire offers a brief respite from relentless conflict. The return of hostages has provided closure for families and a temporary sense of relief. However, the broader objectives of dismantling Hamas and ensuring lasting security continue to elude Israel.

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Delta now plans to resume flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport starting April 1. Israeli-owned El Al has been the only airline offering nonstop service from Tel Aviv to North America, which has driven up fares more than 100%, the Times of Israel reported.