Pinchas Idan

Employees leaving early, an overloaded sorting system, and a decision to halt check-in—this is how the crisis that paralyzed Ben Gurion Airport unfolded. Following the report, Workers' Committee Chairman Pinchas Idan interrupted the meeting, claiming the findings were known in advance.

While many passengers were forced to start their summer vacations without their personal belongings, footage from Ben Gurion Airport shows hundreds of suitcases still left out in the open.

Following recent turmoil at Ben Gurion Airport, the Treasury is pushing to shift operations to a franchise model. The ministry aims to curb union influence and improve service efficiency by rejecting demands for additional permanent staff.

Against the backdrop of disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the expulsion of the chairman of the Israel Airports Authority workers' committee from the Likud party. The party characterized the strike as "wild and illegal."

MK Naama Lazimi of the Democrats party, a partner of Naftali Bennett in the bloc, defended Israel Airports Authority workers' committee chair Pinchas Idan following the strike at Ben-Gurion Airport, contradicting Bennett's condemnation.

In recent days, a number of claims have been raised by passengers regarding long waits of hours at the baggage claim station. The Israel Airports Authority admits that there were isolated cases that caused this, but denies rumors of operational disruptions.

Pinchas Idan, chairman of the Israel Airports Authority workers' union, highlighted the severe labor shortage facing the airport during the peak tourist season.

Pinchas Idan has warned of severe congestion expected at the airport ahead of the peak summer season due to a staff shortage. He claims the facility is missing about 400 employees, while recruitment remains difficult. The Israel Airports Authority management has denied these claims, which follow recent external disruptions at the airport.