Massive Queues Plague Foreign Arrivals at Ben Gurion Airport

Unusual and lengthy queues formed on Wednesday at the foreign passport control at Ben Gurion Airport, Israel's main international gateway. The congestion was attributed to a combination of heavy passenger traffic, staff shortages, and slow computer systems.

Despite the current period typically seeing low tourist numbers, arriving foreigners faced significant delays and what the report describes as an "unusual welcome" involving extended waiting times.

The situation highlights ongoing challenges at the airport's entry points, even during off-peak travel seasons.