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Thursday, August 20, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, August 20, 2026
IAA says Ben Gurion Airport arrivals and departure check-ins to resume at 3 p.m., reportedly after agreement with workers
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe Israel Airports Authority announces arrivals at Ben Gurion Airport will gradually start up again at 3 p.m. “in accordance with the rearrangement of the flight schedule,” after a surprise work stoppage wreaked havoc at the airport at the height of the travel season. Check-in for departures will also resume.
According to Channel 12, the IAA announcement follows an agreement reached a short while ago between management and workers.
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Long lines and unusually heavy congestion at Ben Gurion Airport after the workers’ union launched a surprise strike on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
(Amit Segal) pic.twitter.com/hVz0oo2lDB— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) August 20, 2026
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