March 23, 2026
New restrictions at Israel's airport: fewer flights, fewer passengers
תמונת אילוסטרציה: gemini
An unusual incident occurred last week.
Intercept fragments fell within the airport grounds.
Three private planes were damaged.
Following the incident, the state is tightening flight restrictions.
Transport Minister Miri Regev announced the change.
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Now, only one flight departs each hour. Each flight has up to 50 passengers. Before the change, each flight had 120 passengers. This is a significant change. The goal is to have fewer people together at the airport. This could save lives.
Meanwhile, the operation to bring Israelis back continues. Incoming flights continue as usual. According to the minister, more than 140,000 passengers have already returned to Israel. The land crossings remain open.