A new report found a serious security lapse at Ben Gurion Airport. The review showed that one screening point failed to detect restricted items during a routine test. The findings spread quickly, and many passengers learned about it while waiting for flights.
People in the terminal described a mix of worry and frustration. Some rushed through the lines again to check their bags. Others walked straight to the counters and asked staff if the airport planned any immediate changes. The mood grew tense as more travelers pulled out their phones to read the details of the lapse.
Airport officials moved extra staff into the affected area throughout the morning. They checked equipment, brought in supervisors, and slowed the lines to review each step. The added checks caused longer waits, which only increased the frustration among passengers.
By midday, the airport said it had fixed the problem and added new steps to prevent a repeat. Travelers still looked uneasy as they moved through the lanes, but the flow improved as the afternoon went on.
The report matters because the airport handles thousands of people a day, and many depend on fast, accurate screening. Today’s lapse raised fresh questions about how well the system works and how quickly it can respond when something goes wrong.