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Drone Halts Flights at Ben-Gurion, Operator Quickly Apprehended

8/12/2026

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A civilian drone was identified at Ben-Gurion Airport on Tuesday morning, halting takeoffs and landings.
A control-room employee detected it shortly before noon and activated security protocols.
Airport police found the operator in under an hour and interrogated him.
The drone was filming promotional video clips for a construction company.
Transportation Ministry Director-General Moshe Ben Zaken opened an investigation, noting a similar August 5 incident that also disrupted flights.

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A civilian drone was identified at Ben-Gurion Airport on Tuesday morning, halting takeoffs and landings.
A control-room employee detected it shortly before noon and activated security protocols.
Airport police found the operator in under an hour and interrogated him.
The drone was filming promotional video clips for a construction company.
Transportation Ministry Director-General Moshe Ben Zaken opened an investigation, noting a similar August 5 incident that also disrupted flights.