Netanyahu says those who interfere with Ben-Gurion Airport operations 'should be fired'
Netanyahu's comments come as a surprise workers' strike at Ben-Gurion concluded at 3:00 p.m. after disrupting the travel plans of approximately 100,000 passengers.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that individuals obstructing Ben-Gurion Airport operations should face termination, according to an X/Twitter post on Thursday. The airport will remain open and function normally, as stated by Netanyahu. The recent strike, which concluded at 3:00 p.m. after causing a one-hour delay and inconveniencing around 100,000 passengers, appears to have ended.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev has directed the Israel Airports Authority management to file a petition in the Labor Court to end what she termed a "thug-like, illegal strike." She emphasized that those responsible for placing tens of thousands of Israeli citizens in a difficult position will face severe consequences. Former Transportation Ministry director-general Keren Terner linked the strike to "excessive political appointments and failed management" at the government level. Udi Etzion and Jonah Davidov contributed to this report.
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