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Saturday, February 28, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Ben Gurion Airport said set to stay closed until Monday at least
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIsrael’s Channel 12 says Ben Gurion Airport will remain closed until Monday at least.
Israeli carrier Israir says all of its flights to and from Israel, as well as domestic flights, are canceled through Monday morning. Passengers booked on flights scheduled to depart between February 28 and March 3, 2026, will be entitled to a cash refund. Passengers who made their reservation through a travel agent will need to contact the agent.
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