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Ben Gurion Airport Faces Major Disruptions as Workers' Committee Halts Operations Again

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First reported by Globes · 3 hours ago

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Ben Gurion Airport faced major delays and halted check-ins due to a workers' committee dispute over staffing shortages, led by Pinchas Idan. After negotiations, operations resumed, but the incident revives political tensions within the Likud party regarding Idan's role.

01Ben Gurion Airport halted check-ins, delaying nearly 100,000 passengers and 600 flights on a peak summer day.
02Israel Airports Authority blamed the workers' committee, which denied ordering a shutdown and cited staff shortages.
03Chairman Pinchas Idan has not yet officially commented on the latest disruptions.
04Staff shortages of about 400 employees have been an ongoing concern since July.
05Idan previously led a 2023 strike during judicial reform protests, causing political controversy within Likud.
06Calls to expel Idan from Likud resurfaced but were rejected in a 2024 court ruling noting his regret over past actions.

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