Military supply planes still landing at Ben Gurion Airport despite closure of airspace

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Cargo planes at Ben Gurion Air Port in a photo released on March 2, 2026 ( Defense Ministry)
Cargo planes at Ben Gurion Air Port in a photo released on March 2, 2026 ( Defense Ministry)

Despite the closure of Israeli airspace to civilian flights, the Defense Ministry says cargo planes landed at Ben Gurion Airport in the past day with armaments and military equipment.

The ministry says the logistical effort is expected to intensify in the coming days, “amid preparations for potential escalation across additional fronts.”

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