Ben Gurion International Airport

Haredi draft-dodger arrests continue despite protests,

Despite haredi protests, the IDF and Israel Police have continued to arrest haredi draft dodgers, including at Ben-Gurion airport.

Over 70 haredi draft dodgers arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport

Last night, dozens of haredi draft dodgers were arrested attempting to travel abroad for the High Holidays.

Ben-Gurion scam:

Fake valets offer parking services to steal cars

Dozens of complaints have reached the Israel Airports Authority about companies offering parking services through an attendant, and 'borrowing' the vehicles while the owners are on vacation.

Airport scam:

Travelers find cars damaged, fined after using valet service

The Israel Airports Authority warned travelers against illegal valet parking at Ben Gurion Airport after complaints of cars driven hundreds of kilometers, damaged, or fined during owners’ trips abroad.

El Al opposes Transportation Ministry move to cut prices

El Al sent a letter to the transport minister and the prime minister expressing opposition to allowing Wizz to establish an operational base in Israel, a step expected to lead to lower ticket prices.

Plane lands at Ben Gurion Airport after declaring emergency

An A320 aircraft declared an emergency due to concerns about a wheel failure. After several landing attempts, the aircraft managed to land safely.

Ben Gurion Airport faces heavy delays due to slowdown

Ben Gurion Airport employees reportedly conducting slowdown claim delays caused by staff shortage, not slowdown.

Lifting of restrictions:

European airlines to return to Ben Gurion Airport

Following months of suspension due to the conflict with Iran and a missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport, the European aviation authority has lifted its advisory against flying to Israel - paving the way for the return of flights.

Houthis claim missile attack targeted Ben Gurion Airport

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claims the group fired a "Palestine 2" ballistic missile towards Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday evening. The IDF confirmed the missile was intercepted with no injuries.

Operation 'Safe Return':

Outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport to resume Monday

The Israel Airports Authority announces the expansion of Operation "Safe Return" starting Monday, including a gradual resumption of outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport.

Ben Gurion Airport evacuated, Israeli airspace closed

Following the launch of Operation Rising Lion against Iran’s nuclear program, Israel announces the closure of its airspace and the evacuation of Ben Gurion Airport.

Ryanair CEO:

'We’re running out of patience with Israel'

Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary expresses frustration over security disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, suggests the airline may consider reallocating aircraft to serve other European destinations.

Houthis claim hypersonic missile targeted Ben Gurion Airport

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they fired a "hypersonic ballistic missile" towards Ben Gurion Airport, vow continued action until Israel's Gaza offensive ends.

Moving moment

Hostage's mother stops to hug son's picture in airport

Ditza Or, mother of abducted Avinatan Or, stops to hug and update his photo at Ben-Gurion Airport before departing to the US with Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Gantz for an awareness campaign.

Yemen got hit - finally

But why did it take a missile near Ben Gurion?

Attack on airport:

Interceptor missile malfunction caused it to fail

The IAF inquiry found that the first interceptor did not operate as expected due to a technical error, and the second interceptor, which was launched by the American THAAD system, missed its target.

Attack on Ben Gurion Airport:

Airlines cancel Israel flights after Houthi missile strike

After Houthi missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport, many airlines announced flight cancellations to Israel

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Missile strikes Ben Gurion Airport

Arrow and Thaad systems fail to intercept ballistic missile, resulting in injuries to civilians at Ben Gurion Airport. Defense Minister: "Whoever attacks us will be struck sevenfold."

Ben Gurion Airport:

Several injured after missile launched from Yemen not intercepted

Air defense systems activated in response to missile attack launched from Yemen. Sirens activated in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and much of central Israel.

Freedom and Love:

The haunting art of Yarden Bibas

Yarden Bibas, a released hostage who lost his wife and two sons, displayed an emotional art piece at the exhibition at Ben Gurion Airport calling for the return of the hostages.

Ben Gurion Airport

Two yeshiva students arrested for draft dodging

Two yeshiva students who failed to report to the IDF recruitment office were arrested at Ben Gurion Airport while attempting to leave the country.

Ben Gurion Arrivals: What Happens After You Land?

Every time you land - whether as a tourist, a new immigrant, or someone simply coming home - you find yourself in a familiar scene: crowds of tired passengers, dragging suitcases, scanning the exit signs, all quietly thinking, “How do I get out of here?”

Driver breaks though barrier at Ben Gurion Airport

Suspected security incident at Ben Gurion Airport after driver breaks through barrier; flights delayed.

Chief Rabbis demand:

Return Western Wall stones to Jerusalem

The Chief Rabbis of Israel and the Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Places demanded that stones from the Western Wall not be displayed in various locations in Israel.

Passport control workers threaten strike on Sunday

An Airports Authority statement warns that all air and land ports of entry will be closed, potentially stranding Israelis and Egypt and Jordan.

First haredi yeshiva student arrested trying to leave Israel

Haredi yeshiva student attempting to fly out of Israel to avoid enlisting into the IDF is arrested at Ben Gurion International Airport, sent to prison at Beit Lid base.

Murder suspect arrested at airport moments before fleeing country

Man arrested at Ben Gurion Airport moments before fleeing Israel after being identified as the suspect in the murder of a young woman in Ashkelon.

Rocket with standard explosive located in Judea and Samaria

Rocket-like object located, for the first time, in the village of Budros, near Ben Gurion International Airport, containing a standard explosive.

5 UAVs launched at Israel intercepted over Mediterranean Sea

Air traffic halted for half-hour at Ben Gurion Airport, likely due to UAV attack. The drones were launched from Lebanon and were intercepted before they reached Israeli airspace.

Plane returns to Tel Aviv due to unusual event

Neos flight bound for Italy turns back to Tel Aviv due to disruptive behavior by a passenger.

Noa Argamani's welcome back to Israel

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani was greeted with cheers and songs at Ben Gurion Airport.

Ben-Gurion Airport returns to operation

The flight schedule for many airlines has changed, and passengers are advised to check their departure time before making their way to the airport.

At Ben Gurion Airport:

Suspect placed cameras in women's bathrooms - for years

Man in his 40s is arrested on suspicion of placing cameras in women's bathrooms at Ben Gurion International Airport; evidence shows he taped various places over the years.

Ryanair cancels all fights to Israel again

1 month after resuming flights to Israel, Ryanair cancels them again due to closure of Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 1, which allowed for lower costs. Cancellations will continue through the summer.

El Al competition returns:

Airline giant expected to return to Israel

United Airlines has informed the Israel Airports Authority that it will resume flights in early March 2024, after suspending Israel operations following the outbreak of war.

Change of policy:

Israelis with non-biometric passports to wait in line

Population Authority head announces change in policy aimed at preventing foreigners from entering Israel using forged passports.

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Plane lands at Ben Gurion - to the sound of air raid sirens

As rockets and intercept missiles fly overhead, a plane lands at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.

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German Chancellor's plane evacuated due to rocket attack

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his delegation forced to evacuate their plane before taking off after rocket attack launched on Tel Aviv.

Anti-government protests:

Thousands to demonstrate at airport ahead of Netanyahu's flight

Anti-government protesters will meet PM Netanyahu at Ben Gurion Airport as he departs for the US.

Gett Taxi wins Ben Gurion Airport contract

Gett Taxi submitted an unopposed bid for a four-year contract to operate taxi service from the airport to all areas of Israel.

Heat wave influencing air traffic at Ben Gurion airport

Weather conditions affecting technical systems at Ben Gurion airport may cause delays in takeoffs and landings, Airports Authority says.

Ben Gurion Airport:

'Sudden strike' strands passengers on one of busiest weekends

Airport workers suddenly halted work. Passengers waiting for luggage to be loaded and unloaded from planes.

Thousands protest judicial reform at airport, 2 arrested

Protests over 'reasonableness standard' bill to continue well into the evening hours.

Protests at Ben Gurion airport were approved by Attorney General

A-G Baharav-Miara: 'Ben Gurion is a public space.' Transportation Min. Regev: 'Ben Gurion is not a mall, it is a strategic national asset.'

Israel's clueless chief of police

After Israel's main highway was blocked for hours by protesstors, the now-ousted police chief had no answers for law-abiding citizens.Op-ed.

What police could have done at the Ben Gurion airport protest

Yesterday the police let things go out of control for hours at the airport. It did not need to happen. Op-ed.

Haredi MK slams protest at airport: 'Fascists'

MK Yitzhak Pindrus calls to stop leftists protesting at Ben Gurion Airport. 'Fascists, we need to put a stop to them.'

Protestors clash with police at Ben Gurion Airport, 15 arrested

Police attempt to remove protestors from arrivals reception hall in effort to maintain emergency access to airport.

Anti-govt. protestors to demnstrate at airport depsite warnings

Police, airport officials fear anti-judicial reform demonstrators could prevent emergency vehicles from reaching airport.

IAA spokesperson:

Airport is strategic; it shouldn't host demonstrations

Israel Airport Authority spokesperson Ofer Lapler explained how the airport is preparing for anti-government protest.

Senior police official:

'We have intelligence that protesters are planning a rampage'

Police preparing for a day of protests and blockades on Monday and are concerned over threats to disrupt operations at Ben Gurion Airport.

Belgian couple caught with 400,000 worth of smuggled tobacco

A couple visiting Israel from Belgium were arrested with hundreds of packages of cigarettes and 1400 units of vaporizing tobacco.

Police to protestors: Don't block roads to airport

Central District Commander Police Chief Avi Biton says right to protest sancrosanct, but blocking airport roads endangers lives.

Airports Authority chief:

'Blocking Ben Gurion Airport could cost hundreds of lives'

Amnon Cohen says in states of emergency, ambulances and security vehicles from across central Israel need to reach airport.

Ben-Gvir: Supreme Court ruled I can't stop roadblocks

National Security Minister responds to Tourism Minister's request to prevent anti-govt. protestors from disrupting Ben Gurion Airport.

Tourism Minister seeks to block protest at Ben-Gurion Airport

Such a protest, according to the minister, would be 'disproportionate and seriously damaging to the country'.

See 4,000 years of Jewish history upon landing in Israel

ILAN's 50-meter long mural depicting the millennia of Jewish hisrtory to greet visitors to Israel at Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 3.

Hundreds expected to greet MK Rothman at airport

Both pro and anti-judicial reform protesters are expected to wait for MK Simcha Rothman at the airport as he returns from a visit to the US.

Snakes on a plane:

Israeli caught smuggling over 70 rare and dangerous reptiles

Police found sacks and socks filled with snakes, giant anacondas, turtles, and rare lizards in a Ramat Gan resident's luggage.

New immigrants to Israel to get ID cards at the airport

Aliyah and Interior ministers agree to streamline bureaucracy, allowing new immigrants to get ID cards as soon as they get off the plane.