Ben-Gurion Airport

Houthi missile interception failure due to technical error, IDF sources tell 'Post'

The military said that since the beginning of the war, the Israel Air Force intercepted dozens of Houthi missiles at a success rate that exceeded 95%. 

Cyprus-Israel gas deal back on agenda despite missile threats

Cyprus's president visited Israel after a Houthi missile slammed into the airport. During his visit, he called for unity and reignited stalled gas field talks.

Houthi missile crash near Ben-Gurion Airport a 'miracle," Police says

"The incident is under control. No damage was caused beyond the orchard, and thankfully, there are no injuries,” he added. 

Airlines cancel flights to Israel after Houthi missile strikes Ben-Gurion Airport

Since the missile strike, El Al’s stock has surged by over 5%.

Israel to retaliate against Houthi missile strike on airport, cabinet decides

Since Trump took office, partly due to his request, Israel has refrained from striking targets in Yemen.

Houthi missile crashes at airport in first since war began as IDF fails at interception

Attempts were made to intercept the missile, and the results of the interception are being reviewed, the IDF said. 

AN EL AL plane takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport.

El Al flight from New York proceeds despite hairline crack in cockpit window

A hairline crack was discovered in the cockpit window. Aviation experts approved continuing the flight to Tel Aviv.

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus announce departure from Ben-Gurion Airport

“Giving up slots is a dramatic step in the aviation world,” a senior industry official said. “These are valuable rights, which sometimes take years to obtain.”

By MEITAL SHARABI
29/04/2025
 Virgin's Richard Branson lands at the Ben Gurion Aiport, in Israel, October 23, 2019

Virgin Atlantic ceases operating independent flights between Tel Aviv, London

Independently operated Virgin Atlantic flights were originally scheduled to return to Israel in October 2025.

28/04/2025

Dramatic recovery in outbound tourism: Israelis are returning to Ben Gurion Airport in droves

Surprising data on outbound tourism recovery and inbound challenges were revealed at the Kinneret Academic College conference. Ministry of Tourism CEO: "We aim for 7 million tourists by 2030."

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
20/04/2025
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