Ben Gurion Airport
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ben Gurion Airport, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Michel Mizrahi Returned to Israel for Burial After Montreal Shooting
Michel Mizrahi’s body arrived in Israel from Montreal three days after he was killed in a shooting attack near a Chabad House. His funeral is set for Thursday night in Migdal HaEm…
Netanyahu Steps In as U.S. Refueling Jets Jam Ben Gurion Airport
Ben Gurion Airport is suffering from an ongoing congestion crisis caused by dozens of parked American refueling aircraft. After previous efforts, including by Defense Minister Isr…
Night Closures Set on Main Road to Ben Gurion Airport
The Israel Airports Authority announced nightly closures on Road 40 near Ben Gurion Airport from Thursday through Sunday, June 28. The shutdowns, between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m…
Eastern Rail Line Opens Partly, Marking a Historic First With Major Gaps
Israel’s eastern rail line will open Sunday in a partial launch with three new stations and no weekend service. Passengers will need to change at North Rosh HaAyin, while full ele…
Foreign Airlines Begin Returning to Ben Gurion as Summer Flights Reopen
Foreign airlines are gradually resuming flights to Israel, marking a recovery at Ben Gurion Airport after months of cancellations and reduced service. The return schedule begins o…
Whispers From the Haredi Political and Social Scene
A Haredi gossip column highlights leaked audio of Rabbi Moshe Berzovsky on draft policy, a Torah dedication for Avigdor Liberman, and election-season maneuvering. It also describe…
Many foreign airlines are resuming service to Israel this month
Several foreign airlines are resuming flights to Israel between late June and early August, including Air Europa, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Eurowings, and Swiss. The returns are exp…
How Airports Quietly Shape What Travelers Buy
The article explains that airport layout is designed to guide passenger movement, reduce stress, and increase spending. It cites duty free placement, lighting, signage, artwork, a…
Miri Regev Says Israeli Carriers Should Cut Fares, While Foreign Flights Remain Cheaper
Miri Regev said she wants Israeli airlines to lower fares and confirmed she chooses the cheapest flight option, even if it is foreign. In a podcast interview, she also said Israel…
Israeli Travel Clubs Escalate Their Fight for Vacation Bookings
Israeli card and airline companies have launched new travel platforms as summer bookings abroad surge. Isracard, El Al and Cal are battling to win travelers earlier in the trip-pl…
The Moral Case Against Ultra-Orthodox Road Blockades
An opinion article argues that ultra-Orthodox road blockades during a protest over draft enforcement have no moral legitimacy, even though protest itself is legal. It contrasts th…
Ultra-Orthodox Marriage Matchmaking Debate Sparks Anger in U.S. Jewish Communities
A Kikar HaShabbat report on Haredi draft deserters and marriage matchmaking triggered outrage among Orthodox Jews in the United States. Critics said the focus on international shi…
Can the Air Force’s aging Boeing 707 tankers keep flying until 100?
Israel’s old Boeing 707 tanker fleet was crucial to the Air Force’s strikes on Iran, even as the first new KC-46 arrived at Nevatim. Commanders say the aging aircraft can likely k…
Bodies of Two Israelis Killed in U.S. Plane Crash Returned to Israel
The bodies of two Israelis killed in a Piper PA-28 crash in Maryland arrived in Israel overnight and will be buried in Tel Regev and Kerem Maharal today. The third victim will be…
Flight Canceled for Security Reasons? The Law May Still Entitle You to Compensation
A legal guide says passengers whose flights were canceled for security reasons may still be entitled to compensation and assistance from airlines. It cites Israeli law, wartime ex…
Europe’s Heat Wave Shows Climate Change Is Turning Extreme Heat into a National Security Threat
A severe heat wave in Europe has killed people and highlighted how extreme heat is becoming a climate-driven security threat. The article warns that Israel’s centralized power and…
Haredi protest leaders threaten nationwide roadblocks if convoy is blocked
Leaders of the anti-arrest protest for Haredi draft dodgers threatened to block roads nationwide if police stop their convoy to Military Prison 10. Police approved the convoy from…
Ben Gurion fuel crisis may be resolved within 24 hours, ministry chief says
Israel’s Transport Ministry says the dispute over American refuelers at Ben Gurion Airport is close to resolution, possibly within 24 hours. Officials say the situation has limite…
flydubai to Boost Tel Aviv-Dubai Flights to 10 Daily Starting June 27
flydubai will expand Tel Aviv-Dubai service to about 10 daily flights from June 27. The increase comes as demand stays strong and Israeli carriers remain barred from flying to Dub…
Regev Says Netanyahu Never Told Her He Supported a Nominating Committee
Miri Regev said Netanyahu never told her he backed replacing Likud primaries with a nominating committee, and she insisted 150,000 party members will vote. She also defended Israe…
Footballer Omer Dahan Says He Was Arrested and Denies Match-Fixing Claims
Footballer Omer Dahan identified himself as the player arrested last week at Ben Gurion Airport and denied all match-fixing allegations. Police, Lahav 433, and the Israel Football…
Rat Pups Found in Arkia Service Cart on Flight from Preveza to Tel Aviv
Arkia staff found rat pups in a drink cart on a Sunday flight from Preveza to Tel Aviv. Arkia and its caterer, Tamam, traded blame over where the cart came from and who was respon…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Stays Alive in Finals, Eyes Series Tie in Game 4
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv in Game 3 of the Israeli finals to cut the series deficit to 2-1. Yam Madar, Vasa Micić, Keandre Cook, and coach Dimitris Itoudis were centra…
Ben Gurion parking crunch could force 100,000 flight cancellations this summer
Ben Gurion Airport is short of passenger aircraft parking stands because American refueling planes are occupying them. Israel Airports Authority CEO Sharon Kadmi warned that witho…
Metro Contracts Boost Oron and the Azaria Brothers’ Paper Wealth to Nearly NIS 1.5 Billion
Oron Group has won early metro-related contracts worth NIS 362 million, pushing its share price and the paper wealth of the Azaria brothers sharply higher. The company is being re…
Netanya man indicted after hammer attack on soldiers at Independence Day celebrations
Yosef Rusi was indicted in Netanya for a hammer attack on several young men, including soldiers, during Independence Day celebrations on April 22. One victim, Maor Zunis, suffered…
Heatwave Ahead: How to Store Medicines and Sunscreen Safely
N12 published a guide warning Israelis to store medicines, creams and sunscreen properly before an expected heatwave. The article says heat, humidity and improper storage can redu…
Air France pushes back Israel return again, now targeting late July
Air France said on Sunday it will delay resuming flights to Israel again and now plans to return no earlier than July 30. The move extends the absence of a major airline on the Is…
Israir Receives First A330, Plans New York Service in August
Israir received its first Airbus A330 in Israel as it prepares to launch nonstop service to New York in early August. The airline said the move, part of an about $85 million purch…
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch Urges Yeshiva Scholars to Begin Each Study Session With 30 Minutes of Silence
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch called on kollel scholars to observe 30 minutes of silence at the start of each study session until the High Holy Days. He issued the appeal as he left f…
20-Year-Old Suspected of Stealing Dozens of Identities Using AI Agents
Nicky Sokolov, 20, was arrested after police said he used AI agents to steal more than 60 identities and open bank accounts in their names. He was detained in Thailand, deported f…
Forty-six Haredi draft evaders held over Shabbat as arrests intensify
Haredi outlets say 46 draft evaders spent Shabbat in military police detention after a crackdown on those who failed to report to enlistment offices. The arrests, including severa…
Israeli fleets rethink Chinese cars as security concerns spread
Elbit is phasing Chinese lease cars out of its 4,400-vehicle fleet, joining other Israeli security-linked bodies that have tightened rules on Chinese vehicles. The shift is spread…
Travel bans on draft evaders are triggering a shidduch crisis in Hasidic circles
Rabbi Shlomo Weiss of Vizhnitz says travel bans on draft evaders are creating an unprecedented shidduch crisis in Hasidic communities. He cited airport arrests, wedding disruption…
Small Solar Installations Begin Spreading Across Moshav Plots After Levy Exemption
Small solar projects are rapidly expanding on moshav parcel A plots after a legal opinion removed the betterment levy requirement. Two systems are already connected, 10 more are u…
Health Ministry Reports Suspected Ebola Case After Traveler Returns From Congo
Israel’s Health Ministry reported a suspected Ebola case in a traveler who returned three days earlier from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The patient is in isolation, tests ar…
How to Pick the Greek Island That Fits Your Vacation Style
Greece has become the leading foreign destination for Israelis, but the article says travelers should stop treating it as a one-size-fits-all trip. It recommends different Greek i…
61-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in Car Crash at Ben Gurion Airport
A 61-year-old man was seriously hurt when his car hit a tree inside Ben Gurion Airport. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, in serious condition.
Israeli Military Ordered to Stay Ready for Possible Iran Strike and Lebanon War Resumption
Israel’s military is on high alert for a possible strike on Iran and renewed fighting in Lebanon, despite reports of ceasefire talks with Tehran. The IDF is also coordinating with…
Four Israeli doctors save sick passenger on London flight, and a 13-year-old Israeli opens World Cup match
Four Israeli doctors helped save a woman who lost consciousness on a London-bound flight from Ben Gurion Airport. Separately, 13-year-old Ayala Ohana carried the opening ball at a…
French-Algerian Influencer Held in Morocco After Viral Criticism of Local Driving and Police
Yas Naubelle, a French-Algerian influencer, was detained at Marrakech airport after posting a TikTok criticizing Moroccan driving and police. Authorities suspect her of defamatory…
Trump Signs Iran Understanding at Versailles as Rift With Netanyahu Deepens
Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at Versailles, while Iranian officials hailed it as a victory and talks are set to continue in Switzerland. A Wall Street Jour…
IDF Chief Orders High Alert for Iran Strike Scenario Despite Ceasefire Signs
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered preparations for possible strikes in Iran and renewed fighting in Lebanon, despite signs of a ceasefire with Iran. The military is also deali…
Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 to Reopen After Months Shut
Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 will reopen in late June 2026 for domestic flights and on July 1 for international flights. The move is meant to meet summer demand and improve ser…
Ambulance driver discovers his name was mistakenly put on a burial permit
Mikhail Haimov, a 48-year-old ambulance driver from Holon, says a Health Ministry mistake declared him dead and triggered bank, insurance and pension disruptions. He has since obt…
PassportCard’s lounge perk works worldwide, but not at Ben Gurion Airport
PassportCard promotes lounge access for delayed flights at more than 600 airports, but the benefit is not currently available at Ben Gurion Airport. The company says the service w…
Could North Israel Families Drop the Second Car? Taxi Operator Promotes Smarter Mobility
Nitzav Taxis Ltd. in Karmiel is promoting a smarter transportation model in northern Israel that can replace a second family car. The company says planned taxi use, shared rides a…
Ben Gurion Airport parking relief plan to start Sunday, but summer disruptions still feared
Ben Gurion Airport will begin the first stage of a plane-removal plan on Sunday to ease severe parking congestion. Officials and airlines say more aircraft must be moved quickly…