Ben Gurion Airport

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 when the Kaplan dictators threatened Ben Gurion airport

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

What police could have done at the Ben Gurion airport protest

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: Ben Gurion 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 the 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.

'We have intelligence that protesters are planning a rampage'

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'.

Mural depcting 4,000 years of Jewish history comes to Ben Gurion Airport

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

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

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 at airport

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

Tourist announces: 'I have a bomb in my bag'

American tourist claimed to have a bomb 'because a man in blue wanted to incriminate him.' Here's what happened next.

Netanyahu: Opposition plunging country into anarchy to bring down govt.

PM says upon departing for Italy that the coalition's efforts to negotiate an agreement on the judicial reforms have all been rebuffed.

US Secretary of Defense arrives in Israel, agrees Iran a 'top priority'

Prime Minister meets with top US security official after managing to bypass protesters en route to Ben Gurion Airport.

US Secretary of Defense in Israel, agrees Iran a 'top priority'

Drivers who block airport to be fined NIS 500

3,000 police officers to be deployed during 'Day of Disruption' tomorrow as protestors threaten to block roads to Ben Gurion Airport.

Ben-Gvir: Disrupting airport off-limits to protestors

National Security Minister also says nation's main arteries must remain unblocked to allow people to reach hospitals.

Report: Netanyahu to arrive at airport by helicopter to avoid protestors

'Day of Disruption' on Thursday to include Israel's national airport as PM leaves for Italy.

Couple leaves baby while trying to board flight at Ben Gurion

Parents leave baby in stroller and attempt to board flight after being told child needed his own ticket they would have to pay for.

COVID-19 testing station for returnees from China to open at Ben Gurion Airport

Minister Miri Regev agrees on establishment of voluntary testing station for COVID-19 which will begin operations on Wednesday.

Airport to open COVID-19 testing station for China returnees

Plane lands at Ben Gurion after state of emergency declared

State of emergency declared at Israel's largest airport after tire spotted on runway after plane's takeoff.

Unusual incident: Vehicle stolen from Ben Gurion Airport

Vehicle stolen by foreign national before it can be returned to a customer at the airport. Incident is of a criminal background.

Vehicle breaks through checkpoint at Ben Gurion Airport, passengers lie down on the floor

Vehicle breaks through barrier at Ben Gurion Airport. Passengers in Terminal 3 asked to lie on the floor. Occupants of vehicle arrested.

Vehicle breaks through checkpoint, passengers lie on the floor

Ben Gurion Airport: Palestinian Arab driver breaks through barrier, flees and is caught

Palestinian Arab driving a stolen vehicle breaks through entrance barrier at Ben Gurion Airport, flees before being caught.

Israir plane makes emergency landing at Ben Gurion Airport

Plane carrying 176 passengers and crew from Montenegro to Israel lands safely after braking system malfunctions.

Coming soon in Israel: Terminal 3A

In 2023, a modern terminal will be inaugurated at Ben Gurion Airport with an area of 3900 square meters, similar to large European airports.

Ben Gurion Airport: Flight diverted due to drone

United Airlines flight lands 28 minutes late after drone impedes landing at Ben Gurion International Airport.

2 hurt in bus collision at Ben Gurion Airport

Bus, transit vehicle collide on service road in Israel's main airport.

Serious security breach at Ben Gurion Airport

Burglars attempt to steal weapons from within secured area at Ben Gurion Airport, possibility of internal cooperation is being investigated.

United Airlines cancels Israel flight citing 'Tel Aviv curfew'

Airline cited nonexistent curfew in canceling flight from Newark to Ben Gurion Airport during conflict with Islamic Jihad.

Airports Authority to job applicant: You have to work on Shabbat

Religious job applicant told he can't be hired at Ben Gurion Airport if he doesn't work on Shabbat after INN told no such policy exists.

Airports Authority to job applicant: Work on Shabbat

Ben Gurion Airport moving to renewable energy

A green revolution at Ben Gurion Airport has started operating a solar system to generate independent electricity.