Ben-Gurion Airport Employee Fired for Photographing US Military Planes
An employee at Ben-Gurion Airport was reportedly fired from their position. The dismissal came after the individual was caught photographing US military planes at the airport.
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An employee at Ben-Gurion Airport was reportedly fired from their position. The dismissal came after the individual was caught photographing US military planes at the airport.

The key artery of world trade is reopening for civilian traffic after weeks of tension.
Israel has reportedly issued a NOTAM indicating that flights at Ben-Gurion Airport are likely to remain restricted until at least April 16, due to ongoing attacks from Iran and Hezbollah.
Herzog drew a connection between Israelis returning home after the long wartime journey and the upcoming holiday of Passover, and the ancient Jewish exodus from Egypt.
Even after regaining weight, study participants saw better metabolic markers and reduced visceral fat, highlighting the benefits of sustained healthy habits.
Ben-Gurion Airport is set for a controlled reopening on Thursday, with planes landing full and departing empty to minimize time on the ground during Operation Roaring Lion.

The Indian prime minister is set to become the first Indian leader to address the Knesset – but a domestic political standoff may overshadow the moment. Here’s what the schedule looks like.
El Al is set to resume flights to nine additional destinations, while several international airlines are also restarting or increasing their flight services to Ben-Gurion Airport.
This represents an increase in the 80-passenger limit per flight, while the ministry will also allow two flights to depart per hour.

El Al Israel Airlines will operate at 5% capacity after the Transportation Ministry scaled back takeoffs and landings at Ben-Gurion Airport to one incoming and one outgoing flight per hour. The airline is reviewing its operations and advocating for the opening of Ramon Airport.
An opinion piece argues that the Litani River is Israel's only defensible northern border, echoing the vision of David Ben-Gurion, a lesson being relearned through current conflict and bloodshed.
Israel's chief rabbis have sent a letter protesting planned public transportation on Shabbat, which was intended to help Israelis return home from Ben-Gurion Airport during Operation Roaring Lion.
The Israeli military emphasized that the situation is dynamic and could evolve depending on threats from Iran and Hezbollah, as well as whether Yemen's Houthis get involved.
A new published study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University has found that some 40% of teachers reported levels of anxiety and depression that crossed clinical thresholds.
A new study from Ben-Gurion University has found that oxytocin levels detectable in hair can offer insights into the long-term emotional connections between mothers and their children.
Ben-Gurion Airport in Israel has reduced the number of passengers allowed on departing flights from 120-150 to just 50, effective Monday morning.
Thousands of Israelis stranded in the UAE are awaiting evacuation flights, which began on Sunday, but fear the potential closure of Ben-Gurion Airport could prevent their return to Israel.
Under the new framework, Transportation Minister Miri Regev said the reopening of Ben-Gurion Airport will be gradual. During the first 24 hours, one plane will land per hour.
The temporary shutdown of Israel’s main international gateway at the start of the week led to the cancellation of flights for immigrants who had been scheduled to land between March 1 and March 7.