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Israel's Comptroller Criticizes Aviation Response, Calls for Reform

4/18/2026

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State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman of Israel criticized the Transportation Ministry's aviation crisis response after Oct 7, 2023.
His report noted the lack of emergency procedures to prioritize returning stranded Israelis, including soldiers.
Englman called for a comprehensive aviation policy and a second airport to boost security and capacity.
The Transportation Ministry dismissed the report as outdated, claiming improvements since the crisis.
El Al posted higher passenger numbers and profits.

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State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman of Israel criticized the Transportation Ministry's aviation crisis response after Oct 7, 2023.
His report noted the lack of emergency procedures to prioritize returning stranded Israelis, including soldiers.
Englman called for a comprehensive aviation policy and a second airport to boost security and capacity.
The Transportation Ministry dismissed the report as outdated, claiming improvements since the crisis.
El Al posted higher passenger numbers and profits.