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Rosella parrots found concealed in the suitcase of an Israeli man at Ben Gurion Airport, June 21, 2023. (Israel Nature and Parks Authority)
June 22, 2023, 11:41 am
Smuggler nabbed at airport with dozens of parrots in his suitcase
Man arrives on flight from Belgium with 28 rosellas, a species prohibited for import to Israel due to ecological concerns
By ToI Staff
Some of the 21 reptiles seized at Ben Gurion Airport in a joint operation by the Border Police, Customs and Excise Authority and Israel Nature and Parks Authority on June 10, 2023. (INPA)
June 11, 2023, 5:21 pm
Israeli caught at airport trying to smuggle reptiles into country
Haul of 21 creatures impounded at customs in joint op by Border Police, customs and Nature and Parks Authority
By Sue Surkes
Screen capture from video of a snake found in the luggage of a woman who tried to smuggle dozens of reptiles into Israel, May 2023. (Twitter. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 1, 2023, 2:36 pm
Woman nabbed trying to smuggle over 70 reptiles into Israel
Among the rare creatures found wriggling in socks and bags in her suitcase was a baby anaconda, which can grow to be a dangerously large constrictor
By ToI Staff
Travelers at the departure hall of Ben Gurion International Airport, April 4, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
May 31, 2023, 11:27 am
El Al activates self-check-in at Ben Gurion Airport in bid to slash waiting time
‘The process is quick and simple,’ traveler says as national carrier joins other airlines in providing kiosks for the process
By ToI Staff
Israeli customs authorities uncover suitcases filled with hundreds of Fruit Roll-ups at Ben Gurion International Airport. (Screenshot/Twitter, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 4, 2023, 4:00 am
Americans caught trying to smuggle suitcases full of Fruit Roll-Ups into Israel
Israeli customs stop at least 2 couples with more than 650 pounds (295 kilograms) of sugary snack, as country experiences dire shortage due to TikTok craze
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Travelers seen exiting Ben Gurion International Airport, as Israel opens its borders and allows tourists to enter the country after months of being shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, November 1, 2021. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
April 17, 2023, 3:18 pm
Despite baggage, some Palestinians rooting for Israel to secure US visa waiver
Israeli entry into US Visa Waiver Program conditioned on it allowing Palestinian-Americans to travel freely through country like other US citizens after decades of travel headaches
By Jacob Magid
MK Simcha Rotman, chair of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, during a committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on March 27, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 28, 2023, 10:03 am
Rothman threatens ‘political’ response to labor federation’s strike against overhaul
Chair of Knesset law committee says nationwide shutdown organized by Histadrut was illegal, warns it to expect consequences
By ToI Staff
An anti-government protester sticks a poster with the slogan 'Don't Come Back' during a demonstration outside Ben Gurion Airport against the controversial judicial reform bill as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Germany on an official visit on March 15, 2023. (AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP)
March 15, 2023, 8:06 pm
‘Don’t come back’: Protesters again block airport access, as Netanyahu flight delayed
Police hand out 30 fines to demonstrators for blocking traffic starting at noon; but PM puts off departure until 10 p.m., for talks on judicial overhaul compromise
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Police scuffle with protesters during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, March 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
March 9, 2023, 5:06 pm
Protesters block Ayalon Highway for 2 hours, clash with cops, disrupt airport
30 arrested, some violently, amid marches, workplace strikes, blocking of main thoroughfares, disruptions of train services and rallies outside homes of government officials
By ToI Staff, Carrie Keller-Lynn and Emanuel Fabian
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks out of a helicopter as he arrives in northern Israel, December 6, 2018 (Amit Shabi/Yedioth Ahronoth/POOL)
March 8, 2023, 2:00 am
Netanyahu expected to take helicopter to airport to avoid protests
Demonstrators planning ‘national day of resistance’ on Thursday said aiming to block route to airport while prime minister scheduled to fly to Italy for official visit
By ToI Staff
Tourists arriving at Ben Gurion Airport wait in long queues to clear passport control, February 13, 2023. (Screenshot/Channel 12; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
February 13, 2023, 4:30 pm
Ben Gurion passport control backed up as foreign travelers forced to wait 2 hours
Population and Immigration Authority bemoans shortfall of 250 employees; current workers blame recruitment problems on low salaries
By ToI Staff
Four women suspected of trying to smuggle 15kg of cocaine and ketamine from Germany into Israel, arrive for a court hearing in Lod on February 2, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
February 3, 2023, 10:43 am
4 women indicted for attempting to smuggle drugs worth millions
Young suspects accused of trying to ferry 15 kilos of cocaine and ketamine through airport by concealing them in PlayStation, toiletry containers
By Ash Obel
A baby left at check-in at Ben Gurion Aiport, January 31, 2023 (Channel 12 screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 31, 2023, 4:44 pm
Parents leave ticketless baby at airport check-in as they rush to board flight
Couple traveling from Ben Gurion to Brussels had not purchased a seat for infant; airport staff intercept them, send them back to get child
By ToI Staff
Four women suspected of trying to smuggle cocaine and ketamine into Israel, pictured at a hearing at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court on January 22, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
January 22, 2023, 8:13 pm
Court extends custody of 4 suspects for trying to smuggle drugs worth millions
Four women in their 20s allegedly tried to bring 15 kilos of cocaine and ketamine into Israel last week
By ToI Staff
A police inspection of luggage of suspects who allegedly tried to smuggle 15 kilograms of cocaine and ketamine into Israel, at Ben Gurion Airport, January 15, 2023. (Israel Police)
January 16, 2023, 12:31 pm
Police foil alleged attempt to smuggle 15 kilos of drugs worth millions into Israel
4 women who arrived from Germany, plus 2 men connected to one of them, arrested after large quantities of cocaine and ketamine found in their luggage at Ben Gurion Airport
By ToI Staff
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