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After hours of chaos, airport to gradually resume operations

Passengers and airlines await the resolution of a chaotic day at Ben Gurion Airport, where a wildcat strike has disrupted flights.

By · Published August 20, 2026 at 16:26 UTC · Updated August 20, 2026 at 17:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Ynetnews · The Times of Israel · i24NEWS · The Jerusalem Post · Israel National News.

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What happened

Ben Gurion Airport is gradually resuming operations after a wildcat strike by employees caused hours of chaos. The strike, which began earlier today, led to a halt in Israeli air travel. Passengers described being stuck on planes unable to disembark, while others were stranded inside the airport. The Times of Israel and Israel National News report that airport employees have fully returned to work, but a bottleneck remains as flights gradually resume.

The strike's cause is not yet clear. The Jerusalem Post and i24NEWS describe the scene as chaotic, with passengers frustrated and unable to proceed with their travel plans. Ynetnews and The Times of Israel focus on the immediate impact on travelers, with passengers expressing their discontent at the disruption. The extent of the disruption and the full impact on flight schedules are still unknown.

The strike's resolution and the airport's return to full operations are pending. The situation at the airport remains fluid, with ongoing efforts to clear the backlog of flights and passengers.

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What caused the strike at Ben Gurion Airport?

The cause of the strike is not specified in coverage.

How long will it take for the airport to return to normal operations?

The time required to clear the bottleneck and resume normal operations is not specified in coverage.

What measures are being taken to assist stranded passengers?

Coverage does not yet specify any measures being taken to assist stranded passengers.

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