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Strike Shuts Ben Gurion Airport, Netanyahu Moves to Oust Union Chief

8/26/2026

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Union chief Pinchas Idan led a strike that shut down Ben Gurion Airport operations.
The walkout caused arrival delays up to 10 hours and departure delays over four hours on August 23.
Idan said at least 500 additional luggage handlers are needed for 12-hour shifts.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu petitioned to strip Idan of his Likud membership, calling the strike illegal.

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Union chief Pinchas Idan led a strike that shut down Ben Gurion Airport operations.
The walkout caused arrival delays up to 10 hours and departure delays over four hours on August 23.
Idan said at least 500 additional luggage handlers are needed for 12-hour shifts.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu petitioned to strip Idan of his Likud membership, calling the strike illegal.