Those streaks in the sky aren't alien - they're a sign of Israel's regional ties

Did you see white stripes crossing the sky on Saturday?

No, it's not aliens, and it isn't secret IDF activity. Instead, these streaks are trails of condensation that are created by the exhaust released by jet engines - primarily from passenger planes flying at high altitudes.

This combination of water vapor and carbon dioxide emitted by the jet engines freeze quickly when the surrounding outside temperatures are below -40 degrees celsius. These particles disperse, and freeze into a cloud of crystals.

Following peace agreements with Jordan, planes from Arab countries regularly cross Israel's airspace. Opening Israel's skies allowed for shorter travel time to and from destinations in the Arab world.

What benefits come from shortening time in flight?

Shortening travel time saves the airlines time and fuel, allowing them to lower flight prices.

This mimics the historic permission recently given to Israeli airlines to fly in Oman's airspace, which allows them to shorten the flights to India and Japan by more than two hours.