Pinhas Idan

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Sep 1, 2026
11:06ICE
The plan to break Ben Gurion Airport: This is how the biggest monopoly in Israel will be dismantled
Business

The plan to break Ben Gurion Airport: This is how the biggest monopoly in Israel will be dismantled

The severe disruptions at Israel's main entry and exit gate lead to a demand for deep structural change: these are the steps that will introduce private competition and prevent the workers' committee from holding an entire country hostage.

Aug 27, 2026
14:43ICE
Pinhas Idan in a stirring letter following the Ben Gurion Airport saga: "I must vent my pain. I have been hurt"
Career

Pinhas Idan in a stirring letter following the Ben Gurion Airport saga: "I must vent my pain. I have been hurt"

Chairman of the Israel Airports Authority workers' union, Pinhas Idan, addresses a personal and sharp letter to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich following the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport, rejects accusations of bullying, demands an investigative committee, and claims he was framed.

Aug 24, 2026
16:28Globes
Did Pinhas Idan lead a strike or not? It turns out to be a significant question
Career

Did Pinhas Idan lead a strike or not? It turns out to be a significant question

The disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport sparked a debate on strike practice. How is a strike defined, and when is it legal? The 'Hamashrok' (The Whistle) from Globes explains the concepts.

Aug 23, 2026
12:51Walla
Pinhas Idan will not appeal his dismissal from Likud: "The PM decided that I am the malicious factor"
Politics

Pinhas Idan will not appeal his dismissal from Likud: "The PM decided that I am the malicious factor"

In a letter to Likud party court chairman Michael Kleiner, Pinhas Idan announced he would not contest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to expel him from the party. He also denied ordering the work stoppage at the airport.

12:11Globes
Pinhas Idan will not appeal his expulsion from Likud following Ben Gurion Airport strike
Politics

Pinhas Idan will not appeal his expulsion from Likud following Ben Gurion Airport strike

The chairman of the Ben Gurion Airport workers' committee announced he will not contest the Prime Minister's move to expel him from Likud. On Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu demanded his expulsion following a strike at the airport that he labeled "wild and illegal."

Aug 21, 2026
After mutual accusations: Israel Airports Authority to establish an investigation committee for the disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport
Business

After mutual accusations: Israel Airports Authority to establish an investigation committee for the disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport

The Israel Airports Authority is launching an internal investigation into the massive disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport. Several foreign airlines are considering legal action due to significant financial losses.

09:50Globes
Can Netanyahu really fire the person responsible for the strike at Ben Gurion Airport? We checked
Politics

Can Netanyahu really fire the person responsible for the strike at Ben Gurion Airport? We checked

The Likud party announced last night that Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the expulsion of Ben Gurion Airport workers' committee chairman Pinhas Idan from the party. The party constitution and history show that this is not going to be simple.

Aug 20, 2026
20:15ICE
Amit Segal explodes: 'He is a bully and a criminal. This is abuse of the helpless'
Opinions

Amit Segal explodes: 'He is a bully and a criminal. This is abuse of the helpless'

Amit Segal, political commentator for Channel 12, expressed outrage over the shutdown of Ben Gurion Airport, which led to severe flight delays. In his remarks, Segal attacked Pinhas Idan, chairman of the Israel Airports Authority workers' committee: 'He is a bully and a criminal.'

14:57Globes
The man who holds the switch to Ben Gurion Airport: Who is Pinhas Idan
Career

The man who holds the switch to Ben Gurion Airport: Who is Pinhas Idan

The surprise strike at Ben Gurion Airport turns the spotlight on the powerful union chairman who has held the position for four decades and is effectively closing the skies, not for the first time.

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