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New Ziklag Airport Plans Face Criticism and Delays

2/14/2026

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  • Israeli officials announced plans for a new international airport at Ziklag with a budget of NIS 7 billion.
  • The decision follows years of debate over alternative sites, notably Ramat David, which faced military opposition.
  • Critics say the Ziklag site lacks necessary infrastructure and poses airspace conflicts.
  • The government has not provided a completion date.
  • Experts predict final costs could reach NIS 10.5 to 12.25 billion, with delays into the mid-2040s.