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Hazmat Incident at Ben Gurion Airport Contained, No Injuries

4/5/2026

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Ben Gurion Airport firefighters responded to a hazardous materials incident on April 5, 2026, after a package from abroad began emitting smoke.
Fire and Rescue Service officials evacuated personnel and began containment.
The district hazmat unit identified the material and is overseeing its removal.
The Fire and Rescue Service said the incident is unrelated to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
No injuries were reported, and the situation remained under control.

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Ben Gurion Airport firefighters responded to a hazardous materials incident on April 5, 2026, after a package from abroad began emitting smoke.
Fire and Rescue Service officials evacuated personnel and began containment.
The district hazmat unit identified the material and is overseeing its removal.
The Fire and Rescue Service said the incident is unrelated to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
No injuries were reported, and the situation remained under control.