Israel imposes further airport restrictions following weekend missile attacks

Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced additional restrictions on flight operations at Ben-Gurion International Airport, effective Monday afternoon, in the wake of increased Iranian missile attacks on the country over the weekend.

The move, which follows a security assessment and recommendations from officials, will further limit the number of arrivals and departures at Israel’s main international airport to one per hour, with the number of departing passengers allowed on each departing flight reduced to 50 from 120.

“This is an inconvenience, but our commitment to human life is our top priority, and this is where the decision is derived from,” Regev said in a late Sunday night statement. “At any given moment, in accordance with the recommendations of the security establishment and professional bodies, the guidelines may change.”

The limitations