Transport Ministry opposes full Ben Gurion Airport closure, favors passenger cap

The Israeli Transport Ministry has assessed that there is no need to close Ben Gurion Airport as long as takeoffs and landings remain possible. Its position is to limit passenger numbers to 5,000 in an initial phase, rather than a full shutdown.

6 developments

1. 10:37 · 8 JunLatest

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2. 10:11 · 8 Jun

   Transport Minister Regev: No decision yet on closing airspace or Ben Gurion Airport

3. 10:06 · 8 Jun

   Transport Ministry opposes full Ben Gurion Airport closure, favors passenger cap

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