Airport Authority Accuses Minister Golan of Security Breach

Israel's Airports Authority has accused Minister May Golan of a severe and blatant violation of security procedures at Ben Gurion Airport. According to the authority, Golan drove her vehicle onto the tarmac earlier this week before her flight to the Czech Republic, using an exemption intended solely for ministers. She allegedly brought her mother, Rimona, with her without the required security screening. Both were later seen together in an El Al lounge before the minister's flight.

The Airports Authority clarified that no one from their organization approved the deviation and that it constituted a misuse of procedures. It was also reported that on her way to the airport, Golan spoke with a Likud Central Committee member who holds a management position within the authority. This individual confirmed the conversation but denied assisting Golan in bypassing security arrangements.

This is not the first controversy involving the minister and her mother. In September 2025, the minister's mother was investigated by the Lahav 433 unit on suspicion of fraud related to the "Hebrew City" association, where Golan previously served as CEO. At the time, the minister called the investigation "political" and refused to attend a police interrogation. It was also alleged that she was involved in "smuggling" her mother out of the investigation without authorization.

Furthermore, police are preparing to investigate Minister Golan after the upcoming elections on suspicion of corruption and appointing associates, and are considering issuing an arrest warrant if she does not voluntarily appear for questioning.