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Israel Tightens Airport Security After Stowaway Incidents

12/19/2025

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The Airports Authority of Israel announced security measures after an 18-year-old stowaway traveled from Tel Aviv to Vienna without a passport or ticket.
The measures require passengers to show boarding passes upon entering the terminal and at the first security check.
A separate case involved a 13-year-old who boarded an El Al flight without a ticket and fled after security questioning.
The new policies will be fully implemented next year.

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Story summary

The Airports Authority of Israel announced security measures after an 18-year-old stowaway traveled from Tel Aviv to Vienna without a passport or ticket.
The measures require passengers to show boarding passes upon entering the terminal and at the first security check.
A separate case involved a 13-year-old who boarded an El Al flight without a ticket and fled after security questioning.
The new policies will be fully implemented next year.