Passengers Clash with Airport Staff at Ben Gurion After Delayed Luggage
A disturbance broke out today at Ben Gurion Airport after passengers who had landed in Israel were left waiting a long time for their checked bags. According to eyewitnesses, the passengers said they were not getting an adequate response about the delay, and the confrontation escalated as Shabbat was approaching.
Video from the scene shows shouting and insults, and one person can be seen lying on the floor, apparently after being pushed. Witnesses said the passengers eventually turned to physical violence against airport workers.
Airport security guards were forced to step in and separate those involved, but they also became caught up in the confrontation. The incident was reported by Asaf Vaknin on Mako and was published on June 26, 2026 at 21:55, with an update at 23:30. No further details were given about injuries or how the dispute ended.
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