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Israel Plans New Airport in Tze'elim, Delayed Until 2030

7/6/2025

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Israel is set to construct a new airport near Rahat, specifically in the Tze'elim region, following a pivotal meeting with top officials, including the Prime Minister. The decision comes after the security establishment dismissed a Negev site due to its military infrastructure. However, the airport's completion will be postponed until after this decade, hindered by insufficient infrastructure at the selected location.

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Israel is set to construct a new airport near Rahat, specifically in the Tze'elim region, following a pivotal meeting with top officials, including the Prime Minister. The decision comes after the security establishment dismissed a Negev site due to its military infrastructure. However, the airport's completion will be postponed until after this decade, hindered by insufficient infrastructure at the selected location.