Yemeni forces shut down terminal 1 at Ben Gurion Airport

According to Haaretz newspaper, Terminal 1 of Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv has been closed following a complete halt of foreign airlines’ flights. This measure comes amid growing security concerns and a sharp decline in flight traffic from this terminal.

The report cites a missile attack by Yemeni forces near the airport on May 4, during which a missile landed close to airport facilities, as the main reason for the suspension of international flights. The attack injured several people and disrupted airport operations for several days.

Following this attack, several foreign airlines suspended flights to the occupied Palestinian territories. Although the terminal briefly reopened, most of these airlines decided to cease operations at Ben Gurion Airport altogether, leading to a significant drop in international flights from Terminal 1 and its eventual full closure.

According to the newspaper, airlines such as EasyJet, Ryanair, and Wizz Air will not resume flights to Israel until the end of summer.

Airport management stated that all international flights have been temporarily moved to Terminal 3, and no specific date has been set for reopening Terminal 1. Airport officials emphasized that the terminal’s reopening depends on improved security conditions and airlines’ assurance of reduced threats.