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Ben Gurion Airport reopens to civil aviation as Iran war pauses

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Ben Gurion Airport reopens to civil aviation as Iran war pauses

Israel announced a gradual reopening of Ben Gurion Airport and national airspace on March 3, 2026 after wartime restrictions. The first phase allowed one landing per hour and an estimated 8,000-9,000 passengers per day, while Israeli carriers operated reduced emergency schedules and foreign carriers remained slower to return.

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