Airport management blamed union-directed disruptions, while workers said exhausted staff were pushed beyond safe limits; Likud figures suspect the timing was meant to hurt Netanyahu and Regev, as officials probe ignored staffing warnings

Airports authority, staff come to reported agreement; transportation minister, out of country on private trip, warns striking workers will 'pay heavy price' * PM's office stresses…

Employees have reportedly stopped work, despite it being the busiest time of year for air travel, with approximately 600 flights a day.