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Chaos at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport amid Unofficial Ground Staff Strike
Taarek Refaat Israel's main international gateway, Ben Gurion Airport, descended into disorder Friday morning as numerous flights were delayed due to what has been described as an unofficial strike by ground services personnel. The disruption has sparked widespread confusion and frustration among travelers, particularly at the height of the busy summer travel season. According to reports by Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth, passengers were informed by pilots that the delays were caused by a so-called "Italian strike", a form of protest where employees perform only the bare minimum required by their contracts. In this case, baggage was deliberately left unloaded, delaying aircraft departures. Despite mounting reports of disruption, the Israel Airports Authority denied the existence of any official labor strike. In a brief statement, it attributed the delays to "heavy traffic congestion" within the airport but provided no further details. However, Israel's Channel 12 quoted internal airport sources confirming a 'crippling crisis' triggered by protest actions from disgruntled ground staff. These employees are reportedly demanding better wages and immediate recruitment to address severe staffing shortages, issues exacerbated by the surge in air travel during the peak summer period. Ben Gurion Airport, the country's primary air travel hub, has long operated under heightened security constraints. That backdrop has intensified concerns, with aviation analysts warning that even minor logistical disruptions could have outsized ripple effects on flight schedules and traveler safety. Officials fear that unless the demands of airport workers are addressed promptly, the crisis could escalate. Dozens of flights have already been affected, with delays expected to continue into Friday evening. Passengers are advised to check their flight statuses before heading to the airport and to prepare for potential schedule changes. The Israeli aviation industry has only recently rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. The emerging labor unrest now poses a significant threat to the stability of air operations during what is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Air India to resume US, Canada flights soon as Middle East airspace reopens
Air India announced on Tuesday that it will resume flights to and from the east coast of the United States and Canada 'at the earliest opportunity' following temporary airspace closures in parts of the Middle East that disrupted several international routes. In a statement, an Air India spokesperson said, 'As airspaces gradually reopen in certain parts of the Middle East, Air India will progressively resume flights to the region starting Tuesday, with most operations to and from the Middle East resuming from Wednesday.' The airline also confirmed that flights to and from Europe, which had previously been cancelled due to the disruption, are being reinstated from Tuesday onwards. #TravelAdvisory 'As airspaces gradually reopen in certain parts of the Middle East, Air India will progressively resume flights to the region starting today, with most operations to and from the Middle East resuming from 25 June. Flights to and from Europe, previously… — Air India (@airindia) June 24, 2025 The closures came after countries including Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait temporarily shut their airspace in response to Iran's missile attack targeting the US Al-Udeid military base in Doha, forcing multiple airlines to reroute or cancel flights. Israel reopened its airspace on Tuesday, the Israel Airports Authority confirmed, after a night marked by multiple missile barrages from Iran. The closure had been imposed just hours before a ceasefire agreement took effect, as Iranian missiles targeted several locations including US bases in the region. Air India on Monday announced it was halting 'all operations to the region as well as to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe' with immediate effect, citing safety concerns amid airspace closures by several Middle Eastern countries. The suspension comes as the airline is still recovering from a recent plane crash that killed at least 270 people earlier this month. The airline added that India-bound flights from North America were being rerouted to avoid the affected airspace, and operations would resume only when conditions permit.
Mint
24-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Air India to resume flights to Middle East and Europe from 25 June; US and Canada next
Air India has announced a phased resumption of flights to the Middle East, Europe, Canada, and United States as airspaces in parts of the Middle East begin to reopen. Starting today, 24 June, the airline will progressively reinstate most operations to and from the Middle East, with full services expected to resume from 25 June. Air India has announced that it will 'resume flights to the region (middle East) starting today', hours after Israel opened its air space. Israel took the decision after it reached a ceasefire agreement with Iran, potentially ending a 12-day war. Air India also announced it will resume flights to East Coast of United States, Canada, and Europe gradually, starting today. Air India informed that their flights to and from Europe, which were previously cancelled, will also be gradually reinstated from today. Services connecting the East Coast of the United States and Canada are set to resume at the earliest opportunity, although exact dates have yet to be confirmed. 'Flights to and from Europe, previously cancelled, are also being progressively reinstated from today, while services to and from the East Coast of the US, and Canada will resume at the earliest opportunity.', Air India Spokesperson said. Air India in its official statement posted on X, wrote, 'As airspaces gradually reopen in certain parts of the Middle East, Air India will progressively resume flights to the region starting today, with most operations to and from the Middle East resuming from 25 June.' Israel reopened its airspace, the Israel Airports Authority said on Tuesday, following a night of missile barrages from Iran. Israel's airspace closed due to multiple waves of Iranian missiles hours before a ceasefire came into effect. Air India on Monday announced it was ceasing 'all operations to the region as well as to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe' immediately until further notice. The airline, which is still reeling from a plane crash that killed at least 270 people earlier this month, added that India-bound flights from North America were being diverted or rerouted away from closed airspaces. An Air India spokesperson cautioned that some flights might face delays or cancellations due to extended re-routings and longer flight times caused by ongoing airspace restrictions. "We are committed to minimising disruptions and restoring our schedule integrity," the spokesperson said. The airline emphasised that it will continue to avoid any airspaces deemed unsafe at any given time, prioritising the safety and security of passengers, staff, and aircraft. Passengers will be kept informed of any updates as the situation evolves.
The Age
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Age
Israel-Iran ceasefire LIVE updates: Israel claims Iran violated ceasefire, Donald Trump warns against violations
Go to latest Pinned post from 6.19pm Israel warns of 'intense' retaliation attacks Further to reports that Israel is accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire, Israeli media has reported that Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned of 'intense' retaliation attacks. 'I have instructed the IDF to respond forcefully to Iran's violation of the ceasefire with intense strikes on regime targets in the heart of Tehran,' local media reported, quoting Katz. Katz reportedly said that, 'following Iran's blatant violation of the ceasefire' announced by US President Donald Trump, he directed the IDF to continue its intense operations in Tehran, aimed at 'regime targets and terror infrastructure'. Reuters is reporting that the Israel Airports Authority has not yet changed scheduled flights at airports in Tel Aviv and Haifa. 7.26pm 'Symbolic': How released Australian reacted to prison strike By Nick O'Malley An Australian academic who spent more than two years as a political prisoner in Iran says the Israeli missile strike on the notorious Evin Prison where she was held was a symbolic blow against Iran's repressive regime, intended to send a message to Iranians about the weakness of their ruler. Loading 'It was very affecting for me to see the footage of the strike on gates which I have passed through too many times to remember,' Kylie Moore-Gilbert told this masthead. 'In my view this was a symbolic strike designed to send a message to the Iranian people about the regime's weakness. Evin Prison is a hugely potent symbol of the regime's repressive apparatus and destroying the prison gates might have been a not-so-subtle nudge for the people to rise up and reclaim their freedom.' 7.13pm Iran military chief rejects missile strike claims Iran's armed forces chief Abdolrahim Mousavi has rejected Israel's claims that Iran violated the ceasefire, according to the BBC. The reported denial comes after earlier rejections of Israel's claims by Iranian state media. Israel's defence minister Israel Katz said in a statement that he had ordered the military to 'continue high-intensity operations targeting regime assets and terror infrastructure in Tehran' in light of 'Iran's blatant violation of the ceasefire declared by the President of the United States.' Hours earlier, Donald Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social: 'THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!' With Reuters 7.03pm On the ground: While Trump was boasting, I was in a bunker By Matthew Knott There's no mistaking the sound of the alarm. A blaring noise so loud it could wake you from the deepest sleep. Matthew Knott 's phone started shaking and screeching at 5.12am, warning that missiles were on their way from Iran. Loading announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. A few minutes later, the intercom system in the hotel where Knott and photographer Kate Geraghty were staying instructed them to head quickly to the nearest bomb shelter. It was a surreal moment before the pair fled to take shelter. Click here to read Knott's full report, with photography from Geraghty, on the ground in Tel Aviv. 6.49pm In pictures: Scenes from Tel Aviv While confusion reigns as Israel claims Iran has 'violated' the ceasefire agreement, this masthead's photographer Kate Geraghty is on the ground in Tel Aviv with reporter Matthew Knott, covering the evacuation of Australians and the impact of the latest missile strikes in Israel. Here are some of the photographs Geraghty has filed so far. 6.34pm No missiles launched towards Israel, Iran media claims Iran state media is reporting Iran has not launched any missiles towards Israel, despite Israel claiming Iran violated the ceasefire agreement. The denial comes just minutes after Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Iran of the 'blatant violation', saying it had fired missiles. Five minutes ago, too, Israel Defense Forces chief of general staff Eyal Zamir said: 'In light of the severe violation of the ceasefire carried out by the Iranian regime, we will respond with force.' 6.19pm Israel warns of 'intense' retaliation attacks Further to reports that Israel is accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire, Israeli media has reported that Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned of 'intense' retaliation attacks. 'I have instructed the IDF to respond forcefully to Iran's violation of the ceasefire with intense strikes on regime targets in the heart of Tehran,' local media reported, quoting Katz. Katz reportedly said that, 'following Iran's blatant violation of the ceasefire' announced by US President Donald Trump, he directed the IDF to continue its intense operations in Tehran, aimed at 'regime targets and terror infrastructure'. 6.06pm Israel to respond forcefully to 'ceasefire violation' Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says he has ordered the country's military to respond forcefully to what he described as Iran's violation of a ceasefire with Israel. The directive followed an announcement by the military that it had detected missile launches from Iran towards Israel. Less than three hours earlier, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire was now in effect. Katz said the military had now been instructed to carry out high-intensity operations against targets in Tehran. 6.00pm Israeli forces kill at least 25 Gazans waiting for aid, hospitals say Israeli forces and drones opened fire towards hundreds of people waiting for aid trucks in central Gaza earlier today, killing at least 25 people, Palestinian witnesses and hospitals said. The Israeli military did not immediately comment. The Awda hospital in the urban Nuseirat refugee camp, which received the victims, said the Palestinians were waiting for the trucks on the Salah al-Din Road south of Wadi Gaza. Witnesses told The Associated Press that Israeli forces opened fire as people were advancing eastward to be close to the approaching trucks. 'It was a massacre,' Ahmed Halawa said. He said tanks and drones fired at people, 'even as we were fleeing. 'Many people were either martyred or wounded,' he said. Hossam Abu Shahada, another eyewitness, said drones were flying over the area, watching the crowds first, then there was gunfire from tanks and drones as people moved eastward. He described a 'chaotic and bloody' scene as people attempted to escape. The Awda hospital said another 146 Palestinians were wounded. Among them were 62 in a critical condition, who were transferred to other hospitals in central Gaza, it said. AP 5.47pm What you need to know By Cassandra Morgan Thank you for joining us as we continue our live coverage of the Israel-Iran conflict. Here's a quick look at the latest developments: Israel has announced that it has agreed to a ceasefire after almost two weeks of conflict with Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement came after US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire on social media earlier in the day. Iran is yet to comment publicly after Trump's 2pm ceasefire deadline, however, it did report the truce on state media. Netanyahu said Israel had achieved its war goals, including removing the threat of Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Before the ceasefire came into effect, an Iranian missile strike on an apartment block in southern Israel killed four people and left more than 20 people injured. Nine people were also killed in Israeli strikes on residential buildings in the northern Iranian province of Gilan earlier today, according to Reuters. 5.17pm 'The 12-day war': From Israel's sneak attack to shaky ceasefire By Angus Delaney, Jamie Brown, Matthew Absalom-Wong and Tom McKendrick After nearly two weeks of fighting, US President Donald Trump claims to have brokered peace between Israel and Iran, though the legitimacy of the ceasefire is still to be proven. From sneak attack to shaky ceasefire, here's how the conflict – which Trump has suggested should be called 'THE 12 DAY WAR' – between Iran, Israel and the United States played out. Israel attacks Iran Israel attacked Iran at 3.30am local time on Friday, June 13, with explosions booming across the capital of Tehran. Israeli forces struck several locations, targeting nuclear sites, including Iran's main enrichment facility, ballistic missile and other military capabilities, as well as military commanders and nuclear scientists. Among those killed were the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami; commander-in-chief of Iran's army, Mohammed Begheri; and top-ranking commander Gholam Ali Rashid. Six nuclear scientists were also killed. The bombing of residential areas also claimed the lives of civilians, including children, Iranian media reported. Israel justified the attack as an act of self-defence, claiming Iran was rapidly approaching the ability to build nuclear weapons – something Israel has said for years. Iran, a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, has always denied having a nuclear weapons program. The White House said it wasn't involved in the attack, but that it was aware of Israel's plan. Iran vowed its 'sworn enemies' should expect retaliation and that Israel would receive 'harsh punishment'.
South Wales Guardian
24-06-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
Prime Minister heads to Nato summit as Trump declares Israel-Iran ceasefire
Mr Trump said on Monday night he had secured the 'complete and total ceasefire' following Iran's retaliation against a US strike on its nuclear facilities. Iran's foreign minister said it would stop attacks if Israel stopped its own strikes by 4am Tehran time (2am BST) on Tuesday while state television said a ceasefire had begun. Israel has declined to comment on Mr Trump's ceasefire post on social media, but said four people had been killed by Iranian missile strikes after the 4am deadline, with the Israel Airports Authority adding the country's skies were closed to planes until further notice. "CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE…" –President Donald J. Trump — The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 23, 2025 Ahead of the two-day summit in the Netherlands, the Prime Minister's official spokesman said Sir Keir would continue to press for a diplomatic solution to the Israel-Iran crisis. The UK lifted advice for its citizens to shelter in place in Qatar after Iran launched a retaliatory attack on the US Al Udeid military base. Qatar also reopened its airspace. Mr Trump called Iran's action 'a very weak response' and thanked Tehran 'for giving us early notice' to avoid any casualties. He later said in a Truth Social post that Israel and Iran had agreed a 'complete and total ceasefire' to be phased in over 24 hours, saying the two countries had approached him 'almost simultaneously'. He said the ceasefire would be phased-in over 24 hours, giving the two countries six hours to have 'wound down and completed their in progress, final missions'. 'The World, and the Middle East, are the real WINNERS!' he posted later. 'They have so much to gain, and yet, so much to lose if they stray from the road of RIGHTEOUSNESS & TRUTH.' As Iran has repeatedly made clear: Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way around. As of now, there is NO "agreement" on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations. However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no… — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 24, 2025 A senior White House official said Mr Trump had been in contact with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the ceasefire plan, while vice president JD Vance, secretary of state Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff had been in communication with Iran through direct and indirect channels. Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X there was 'NO 'agreement' on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations'. But he said Iran had 'no intention' of continuing attacks if Israel stopped its 'illegal aggression against the Iranian people' by 4am Tehran time (2am BST), around a quarter of an hour before his post. He added a 'final decision' on ending military operations would be made later. Israeli airstrikes targeted Tehran before the 4am deadline, while Israel reported three waves of missiles from Iran overnight emergency services saying the barrage had killed four people in Beersheba in the south of the country. The Israeli UN mission said it had no comment on the president's post. Meanwhile, the UK started evacuating Britons from Israel, with the first group of 63 flown back via Cyprus. Downing Street said 'around 1,000' people had requested a seat on an evacuation flight – a quarter of the 4,000 who had registered their presence in Israel or Palestine with the Foreign Office. The Government has withdrawn staff from its embassy in Iran and it is operating 'remotely', Foreign Secretary David Lammy told MPs. Mr Lammy previously spoke of a two-week window for a diplomatic solution after Mr Trump's apparent decision last week to delay US military action, but on Monday said the window had 'narrowed' although the need for a diplomatic solution remained. Mr Lammy said: 'My message for Tehran was clear, take the off ramp, dial this thing down, and negotiate with the United States seriously and immediately. 'The alternative is an even more destructive and far-reaching conflict, which could have unpredictable consequences.'
