Israel Railways denied that Ben-Gurion Airport station had been evacuated. The disruption caused delays and crowding at stations across central Israel and is the latest in maintenance issues involving Israel Railways' electrification infrastructure
Two smugglers who smuggled goods through Ben-Gurion Airport received heavy fines, a suspended sentence, and a criminal record after they appealed an administrative fine.
The Israel Airports Authority is seeking to raise passenger quotas and flight frequency at Ben-Gurion Airport, but U.S. military planes stand in the way. Most flights will be operated by Israeli airlines, as foreign carriers continue to stay away
During the weekend, Israelis and tourists arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport are often forced to wait in long lines for taxis and pay a premium rate to travel on the Sabbath. A senior Tel Aviv municipal official called the service an 'important milestone in Israeli freedom of movement'