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Ben Gurion Airport Reopens Amid Evolving Security Threats

3/2/2026

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Ben Gurion Airport will reopen Monday evening after airspace closures tied to the Iran conflict.
Flight operations will gradually expand based on security assessments.
El Al Airlines seeks approval for charter flights from Europe to repatriate about 40,000 stranded passengers.
The IDF Home Front Command said airspace could reopen if the threat from Iran and Hezbollah evolves.
The situation remains dynamic, with fewer missile warnings but more organized attacks.

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Ben Gurion Airport will reopen Monday evening after airspace closures tied to the Iran conflict.
Flight operations will gradually expand based on security assessments.
El Al Airlines seeks approval for charter flights from Europe to repatriate about 40,000 stranded passengers.
The IDF Home Front Command said airspace could reopen if the threat from Iran and Hezbollah evolves.
The situation remains dynamic, with fewer missile warnings but more organized attacks.