Surprise staff strike at Ben-Gurion Airport brings airport to standstill as check-in counters halt...

Social life and society | Aug 20, 2026, 10:37 AM

Employees at Ben-Gurion Airport have initiated a surprise strike that halted check-in counters and brought operations to a standstill.

The action occurs during peak travel season when the airport handles approximately 600 flights per day.

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