Ben Gurion chaos blame game: workers cite shortages, Likud alleges political sabotage
Airport management blamed union-directed disruptions, while workers said exhausted staff were pushed beyond safe limits; Likud figures suspect the timing was meant to hurt Netanyahu and Regev, as officials probe ignored staffing warnings
Thousands of travelers faced long lines and flight cancellations at Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday due to a breakdown in operations. The Israel Airports Authority accused their workers' committee of directing "work disruptions." However, the committee's chairman, Pinchas Idan, denied this, stating that the airport was experiencing a serious staffing shortage.
Employees were working extended 12-hour shifts due to the shortage, leading to exhaustion and a standstill at check-in counters. The Histadrut labor federation also denied involvement in any decision to halt work. Airport management acknowledged the manpower problem and pledged to increase staffing levels following talks with the workers' committee.
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