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Democrats MK Efrat Rayten slams Regev over Ben-Gurion Airport chaos, backs Yair Golan
- On Thursday, disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport forced authorities to halt all landings and sharply reduce air traffic, affecting nearly 100,000 passengers on one of the year's busiest travel days. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to fire workers interfering with operations.
- The Israel Airports Authority reported the workers' committee ordered disruptions beginning at 2 p.m., locking parking lot entrances and halting check-in services. Senior Transportation Ministry officials are investigating whether the incident constitutes an undeclared 'Italian strike' during peak summer travel season.
- Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, blamed the government for the crisis, stating the scenes reflected what he described as the Netanyahu administration's 'failed management.' Eisenkot said citizens deserve leadership that confronts challenges and manages systems responsibly.
- During an interview, Rayten criticized the government, noting that Transportation Minister Miri Regev was abroad while chaos unfolded at the airport. She added the incident reflects broader distrust many citizens feel toward Netanyahu, who she said 'failed miserably.'
- Expanding on security concerns, she argued that new regional alliances involving Ankara, Washington, and Damascus are forming without Israeli participation. The United States maintains close relations with Turkey and condemns recent Israeli strikes in Syria, she added.
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·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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C 17%
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