Australia's national transport safety investigator
The Times of Israel reports that Ben Gurion Airport has faced ongoing disruption amid staffing shortages and a wildcat strike that halted check‑in and baggage handling. Management and unions are negotiating to ramp up staffing ahead of the Jewish holidays as operations try to return to normal.
Multiple crashes have sparked renewed scrutiny of air-traffic staffing and practices. Reports indicate some controllers left shifts early, drawing timecard fraud allegations and disciplinary action. Investigations continue as authorities assess staffing, safety protocols, and the impact on airspace operations.