Pinehas Idan Declines to Appeal Expulsion from Likud After Ben Gurion Airport Shutdown

Pinehas Idan, chairman of the workers' committee at Ben Gurion Airport, has informed Michael Kleiner, head of the Likud party's court, that he will not appeal the decision to expel him from the party. In his letter, Idan noted that he and his family have been members of Likud's central committee for over 50 years. He expressed deference to Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision, who identified Idan as the harmful element causing damage within the party. Idan clarified that he was not responsible for ordering the halt of operations at the airport and even demanded a thorough investigation to find the person who gave that directive. This development follows the recent shutdown of Ben Gurion Airport, which has drawn significant attention. The Likud party's internal disciplinary process is ongoing, with Idan choosing not to contest his removal.