Airport Authority Accuses Minister Golan of Misusing Privileges
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The Israel Airports Authority accused Minister Mai Golan of violating security procedures by bringing her mother into Ben Gurion Airport without a security check before a flight to the Czech Republic. The IAA stated this was a misuse of her ministerial exemption and a blatant breach of regulations. Golan reportedly spoke with an IAA official about her mother's entry, though he denied facilitating it. This incident echoes past controversies involving the minister and her family.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Israel Airports Authority accused Minister Mai Golan of violating security procedures at Ben Gurion Airport.
- Golan allegedly brought her mother into the airport without a security screening using her ministerial exemption.
- The IAA called the action a "blatant violation" and misuse of the exemption, intended only for ministers.
- The minister reportedly discussed her mother's airport entry with an IAA official.
- This incident follows a previous investigation involving the minister's mother for alleged fraud.
The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) has accused Minister Mai Golan of a "blatant violation" of security procedures at Ben Gurion Airport earlier this week. According to the IAA, Golan entered the airport with her mother, Rimona, before her flight to the Czech Republic, utilizing her ministerial exemption without her mother undergoing a security screening. The two were documented in an El Al lounge, where they ate lunch until the minister boarded her flight.
The IAA stated that the exemption is intended solely for ministers and their aides, as per a procedure coordinated with all security bodies, the Population and Immigration Authority, and Customs. This procedure allows for vehicle entry under specific conditions but does not permit the entry of unauthorized family members. The authority emphasized that any unauthorized individual entering with a minister's vehicle constitutes a misuse of the exemption and a severe breach of regulations. Regarding the lounge, the IAA clarified that it is operated by El Al, and the authority has no jurisdiction over it.
Reports indicate that on the way to the airport, Golan spoke with a Likud party official holding a management position at the IAA about the possibility of her mother entering the airport. While the official confirmed the conversation, he denied assisting in bringing her mother in violation of procedures. The IAA claims Golan did not report that her mother would be accompanying her.
This incident follows previous controversies involving the minister and her family. In September 2025, her mother, Rimona Golan, was investigated on suspicion of fraud offenses related to her past role as CEO of the "Hebrew City" association, where Mai Golan had also served as CEO. At that time, it was alleged that the minister had "smuggled" her mother out of an investigation without authorization, which the minister then described as a "political investigation."
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