An elderly passenger on board an El Al flight from Ben-Gurion International Airport to New York City died. According to reports, resuscitation was attempted by the medical professionals on board the flight but the victim was eventually pronounced dead. The nifteres was reportedly an American citizen.

El Al officials expressed sorrow over the incident, adding everything was done to save her life. The family in New York was notified of the petira and they will be on hand to meet the plane.

UPDATED 9:00AM EST: Misaskim was contacted by El Al hours before the flight arrived at JFK, and multiple volunteers from the Organization were dispatched to the airport to ensure that the utmost Kavod would be given to the Nifteres.

To woman, is reportedly a resident of Flatbush.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)