Regev: "The saga of the fuel tankers at Ben Gurion Airport has ended"; Defense Ministry: The prime minister still needs to decide
Transportation Minister Regev said that by Tuesday the number of fuel tankers parked at Ben Gurion Airport will be reduced to 20. The Defense Ministry said there is still no final decision and discussions continue.…
Assessment
A public dispute between the Transportation Minister and the Defense Ministry reveals unresolved tensions over fuel truck operations at Ben Gurion Airport. The minister claims a deal is done to reduce trucks to 20 by Tuesday, while the Defense Ministry insists the prime minister has not yet decided. The prime minister's demand to close the matter suggests he wants the squabbling to end, but the conflicting statements indicate the issue remains open and could affect civilian flights.