Tag: Ben Gurion Airport
Israel Works to Facilitate Ramadan Prayers and Events
On Friday, some 75,000 Palestinian Authority Arabs passed through the various crossings from Judea and Samaria into Jerusalem for the Ramadan prayers.
In Surprise Interview with Real Journalists, Netanyahu Less than Convincing
You can use the veil of "national security" to hide things from the press, but to hide them from the very stewards of national security?
Israelis Detained and Deported at Kiev Airport Due to Dispute with Ukraine
The straw that broke the camel's back was the treatment of the mayor of Kiev and former professional boxer Vitali Klitschko, who came to Israel to attend a conference of mayors in Jerusalem two weeks ago.
Israel Inaugurates New International Airport to Boost Eilat Tourism
Constructed at a cost of some $500 million, it has an annual capacity of 2.5 million passengers. It is able to handle 20 takeoffs and landings an hour and accommodate large aircraft, such as Boeing 747s.
Million Dollar Scam Exposed in Sale of Flights to Uman
The two suspects, from the Haredi towns of Beitar Ilit and Beit Shemesh, are owners of the Europnim travel agency, through which they sold the allegedly forged tickets.
Israel Bans Entry of ‘Code Pink’ Activist Who Advocated BDS at the Kotel
During her stay in Israel as a tourist a few months ago, Gold made headlines when she carried signs supporting the BDS, one of which read: "American Jews Support BDS."
2 Planes Collide at Ben Gurion International
According to passengers who spoke to Israel's Channel 2 News, the German plane sustained the worst damage on impact.
Drone Shuts Down Ben-Gurion Airport
An unauthorized drone entered Ben-Gurion's airspace.
Meet Ioana Isac from Romania, Israel’s 3 Millionth Tourist
“This is a special day and an historic milestone as we break the 3-million-tourist barrier and set a new all-time record," Minister Levin said.
233 North American Olim including 70 Future Soldiers Arrive Tuesday
The brand-new Olim hail from 19 US states and two Canadian provinces, including 20 families, 64 children, six sets of twins and 26 medical professionals.
Ben Gurion Airport Ranked in Top 10
Ben Gurion Airport once again made Travel + Leisure’s list of top ten international Airports.
India’s PM Narendra Modi Arrives in Israel
The visit of India's head of state, who is seen as the "rock star of global diplomacy," marks 25 years of diplomatic relations between Israel and India.
Flight Restrictions Over Israel
The MoD announced intermittent airspace restrictions over Israel today due to security activities.
Heart Surgeon-Turned Pilot Saves El Al Passenger’s Life
'I reminded the captain that I was also a doctor and told the flight attendant to let me know if the passenger's condition was getting worse.'
Forget Samaria, Welcome to Eastern Metropolitan Tel Aviv
'The addition of 100,000 housing units in the area from Alfei Menashe to Modi'in Illit has the potential of lowering housing prices, and is a solution for those who want to live in Gush Dan.'
Roadblocks Everywhere: Updated List of Artery Closings for Trump Visit
The blocked Highway 1 is the same highway where the moving trucks with the desks and the computers and whatnot would be using should the President announce the embassy move…
Iceland’s WOW Air to Offer Tel Aviv – New York $149 RT Flights
Bring your own food and water, and download a movie on your iPad or laptop ahead of the flight.
Wizz Air Expands Low-Fare Flights from Israel
Wizz Air also announced that the new routes would operate twice a week.
London Police Humiliate Haredi Passengers over Dispute Resolved Hours Earlier
For the record, the essential dispute was resolved at 2:55 PM, why did easyJet insist on police escort for the men in black hats three hours later, after landing in London at 5:55 PM?
Interfaith Encounters at Ben-Gurion Airport [video]
The Muslim tourists mistook the Jewish prayer shawls for Islamic floor mats.
What Bracha to Make on the Olympic Games? There’s an Answer!
Seeing a beautiful or exceptionally gifted person arouses awe and admiration, explains Rabbi Melamed, but they also might arouse envy.
Airport Union’s Unique Strike Threat: Shabbat Observance
According to the union, the Shabbat protocol will permit landings of already scheduled flights from abroad, but no takeoffs.
UPDATE: Swiss Air Force Escorts El Al Plane Following Bomb Threat
The flight is from NY to Tel Aviv. The anonymous threat said the bomb was in the kitchen.
El AL Flight to Paris Nearly Departs Without Air Marshals
The plane turned around to pick up the missing guards.
Analysis: Trump Giving Israel a Bad Name with ‘Profiling’ Comment
If Israel's security forces had used this yardstick in their approach to predictive profiling it would have choked not just its international airports, but traffic on the streets in many cities, too.
Flight from Dubai Lands in Israel
Poor weather conditions and low fuel forced the flight to divert to Israel.
Scandinavian Airline to End Tel Aviv-Copenhagen Route
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced it will cancel its Tel Aviv-Copenhagen, citing both “political instability” and ‘’increasing costs and competition."
The service, which is offered...
Hezbollah Were Surprised by How Easily their Spy Entered Israel
Hassan Hizran, a Swede of Lebanese origin, was arrested in Israel during the summer on suspicion of spying for Hezbollah. Here's the story...
Union to Strike Ben Gurion Airport 2 Hours Sunday
The airport workers; committees new excuse to shut down the airport is to hold a solidarity strike with the Israel Broadcasting Authority.