Tag: Ben Gurion International Airport
$10,000 Lost in Israeli Train Station Returned to Grateful Owner
“More than I was excited to hear that the money was found, I was excited to see the commitment and mobilization of the railway employees to recover the loss."
Transport Minister Okays Plan to Expand BGI, Haifa Airports
Michaeli also approved further evaluation of the airports in Nevatim and Ziklag.
Report: El Al Rejects Government Bailout, Offers Counterproposal
Israeli Finance Ministry dismisses airline’s counteroffer as a ploy to maintain grip on the company.
Stranded Israelis Extracted from Morocco to Israel in Secret Operation
The rescue, spearheaded by Likud MK Nir Barkat, involved intense efforts by Israel’s National Security Council and the use of a Boeing 767 belonging to billionaire philanthropists Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson.
Report: Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport May Reopen by June
A “green” list of countries with low rates of infection would be the initial destinations in restarting flights.
In First, Israel Facilitates Export of Strawberries from Gaza to UK, Gulf States
About five tons of strawberries were shipped on Tuesday to England via Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport.
After Years of Delays, Express Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Train Expected to Commence Operations Next Week
The train has been making test runs on the route twice a day since November 16, and so far has not encountered major problems.
Ben Gurion International Airport Set for Massive Expansion
Israel’s Transportation Ministry signed off on the $840 million renovation project in preparation for an increase in tourism in the next few years.
Dutch MP Receives Death Threats, Cancels Muhammad Cartoon Competition
Wilders lived in Israel for two years in his youth and has visited the Jewish State 40 times in the last 25 years.
Israel Bars 90 Turkish Tourists with Fake Visas
The Turks' purpose in the visit was to visit al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, one of the tourists said, stating: “The only dream of the group that consists of mainly young people was to see Jerusalem.”
1,700 Year-Old Mosaic Discovered on Site of Future Mosaic Museum in Lod
A marvelous new mosaic was discovered in archaeological excavations carried out prior to construction, on the site of the planned Shelby White and Leon Levy Mosaic Center in Lod.
Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Undergo $280M in Upgrades
Israel’s only international airport fields 90 percent of entries to and exits from the country, and is expected to see more than 25 million arrivals and departures in 2019.
The Most Spectacular Mosaics Exposed in Israel to Receive the Most Spectacular Permanent Home...
Construction of the Shelby White and Leon Levy Lod Mosaic Archaeological Center is underway to display world-class archaeological finds inside a modern complex.
Tel Aviv–Jerusalem High-Speed Train Passes First Test Ahead of April 2018 Opening
The new, high-speed railway has been criticized by the political left and the Palestinian Authority for passing through about 4 miles of Judea and Samaria, most of it through tunnels.
Liquor Stash Belonging to WW1 British Soldiers Exposed in Central Israel
The surprising find was discovered in excavations of the Israel Antiquities Authority before the construction of Highway 200.
Israel to Accommodate Thousands of Arabs on Holiday of Abraham’s Sacrifice of Ishmael
The accommodations have all been approved by Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman (Yisrael Beiteinu), in the spirit of facilitating a life of religion and worship.
Massive Traffic Jams Collateral Damage of Internal War in Likud
The daily Yated Ne'eman cited MK Moshe Gafni (UTJ) who accused Katz of acting out of revenge rather than caring for the services of his ministry.
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.
Tuesday 223 American Olim Made Israel their Home
The 223 newcomers include Jews from 17 US states and two Canadian provinces, former servicemen from three different US Armed Forces units, families of all sizes, and young professionals.
Green Lasers Target Blue and White Airplanes
The laser beams apparently originated from an Arab village in the Shomron.
Charter ‘Aliyah’ Flight to Land in Israel Tuesday with 221 New ‘Olim’
Minister Ze'ev Elkin will welcome 221 new immigrants from the United States and Canada at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday., one year after Operation...
Update 10:16 AM: Damaged El Al Plane Makes Safe Emergency Landing
A plane is returning after its landing gear was found on the runway.
Strike at Ben Gurion International Airport
A 3-hour strike at Ben Gurion International Airport at check-in counters has delayed thousands.
Did the US Let Hamas Rule Israel’s Skies?
Did the U.S. allow Hamas terrorists rule Israel's skies? Why would the Obama administration do that?
Missile Rocket Fire May Disrupt Commercial Flights
Missile fire may disrupt schedules in commercial flights at Ben Gurion International Airport, authority warns.
Negev Loses Airport Night Trains
Israel Railways is ending night train service to the Negev from Ben Gurion airport, 'not cost effective.'