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Ben-Gurion hit by union strike, delays up to 10 hours

8/24/2026

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The Israel Airports Authority workers’ union strike crippled operations at Ben-Gurion Airport, causing massive flight delays.
On August 23 2026 arrivals were delayed up to ten hours and departures over four hours.
The union blamed a shortage of at least 500 workers and insufficient 12-hour luggage-handler shifts.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu filed a Likud Supreme Court petition to strip union chair Pinchas Idan of party membership.

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The Israel Airports Authority workers’ union strike crippled operations at Ben-Gurion Airport, causing massive flight delays.
On August 23 2026 arrivals were delayed up to ten hours and departures over four hours.
The union blamed a shortage of at least 500 workers and insufficient 12-hour luggage-handler shifts.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu filed a Likud Supreme Court petition to strip union chair Pinchas Idan of party membership.