Ben Gurion Airport Faces Work Disruptions, Authority Warns of Court Action

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Jerusalem, 20 August, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Work disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport are affecting operations and services to passengers, the Airports Authority said Thursday.

The Authority called on employees to end the disruptions and restore normal operations, warning that it may seek urgent intervention from the Labor Court.

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