Greek Airlines suspends Israel-bound flights over safety concerns. (flights between Athens and Tel Aviv)

Greece's Aegean Airlines joined other major European and US airliners on Wednesday in canceling flights to and from Israel over safety concerns after a rocket landed near an airport in Tel Aviv.

The Greek airline suspended flights between Athens and Tel Aviv, the second most populous city in Israel, during a spate of similar cancellations by others, including London-based Easyjet and several US airlines. It is unclear how long the suspensions will last.