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Ben Gurion Airport Workers' Chair Denies Strike Amid Chaos, Demands Inquiry
Pini Idan, head of Ben Gurion Airport workers, denies initiating a strike amid last week's severe airport chaos and demands an official inquiry into who ordered the shutdown. The disruptions caused major delays and cancellations, prompting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to blame labor unions.
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What happened
- 01Pini Idan denies any strike or work stoppage initiated by airport workers during last week's chaos.
- 02Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich blamed labor unions for the disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport.
- 03Idan demands an investigative committee to identify who ordered the operational halt.
- 04The disruptions caused major delays, flight cancellations, and overcrowded terminals during peak season.
- 05Idan highlights staffing shortages and management issues but rejects blame for the collapse.
- 06Ben Gurion Airport ranked as the world's most disrupted airport by Flightradar24.
Idan refutes the accusations, citing staffing issues and management failures, and calls for clarity on the decision to halt operations.
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