Passengers at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport were asked to get down on the floor early Thursday morning after a security incident. The incident occurred at around 3:00 AM local time when a stolen vehicle crashed through the security checkpoints set up outside the airport. The driver of the vehicle was reportedly a Palestinian man who had taken the car from a nearby car rental company.
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The driver of the vehicle then drove into the airport terminal, where he was confronted by security guards. The security guards opened fire on the vehicle, and the driver was eventually arrested. No passengers or airport staff were injured in the incident. However, the incident caused some disruption to flights, and several flights were delayed or canceled.
אירוע חריג בנתב"ג - תיעוד: נוסעים התבקשו להשתטח על הרצפה. כנראה מדובר בפריצת מחסום של גנב רכב פלסטיני@hadasgrinberg pic.twitter.com/5VEyteHHS8
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The security incident at Ben Gurion Airport is a reminder of the ongoing security challenges facing Israel. The airport is one of the most heavily guarded airports in the world, but it is still vulnerable to attack. The Israeli government has condemned the security incident and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. The government has also increased security at the airport in response to the incident.
The security incident at Ben Gurion Airport is a reminder of the importance of security at airports. Passengers should always be aware of their surroundings and follow the instructions of airport security staff.