Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Ben Gurion Airport will continue operating normally despite industrial action, warning that anyone attempting to obstruct its functioning will be removed. Taking to social media on Thursday, Netanyahu responded forcefully to strike action at Israel’s main international airport, stating: “Ben Gurion Airport will remain open and operating as usual. Those who stand in the way will be sent home.”
The comments signal Netanyahu’s determination to maintain critical infrastructure operations in the face of worker protests. Ben Gurion Airport handles the vast majority of Israel’s international passenger traffic and is a crucial economic artery for the country. Strikes at the facility can have significant knock-on effects for travellers and businesses reliant on air transport.
The confrontation reflects broader tensions between the government and labour unions in Israel, with various sectors mobilising industrial action over employment conditions and other grievances. The Prime Minister’s hardline stance suggests the government is prepared to take decisive action to prevent disruption to essential services.
Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.
