Miri Regev, Israel’s Transport Minister, has condemned the strike at Ben Gurion Airport whilst on an official visit to Morocco, pledging a forceful government response. Regev instructed the Israel Airports Authority to immediately petition the labour court to force striking workers to end what she characterised as an illegal and coercive action. The minister’s comments came as tens of thousands of travellers faced disruption due to the industrial action by airport employees. “Whoever decided to take tens of thousands of Israeli citizens hostage will pay a heavy price,” Regev stated, using language that underscored the government’s determination to resolve the dispute swiftly. The strike has created significant chaos for passengers, with flights cancelled and delayed across the country’s primary international aviation hub. Regev’s hardline stance reflects the broader tension between Israeli authorities and workers’ representatives over employment terms and conditions at the airport.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.