Thousands of Israelis landed abroad over the past 24 hours for expensive vacations they had eagerly prepared for months, without clothes and personal belongings due to Thursday's surprise strike.

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…

Airport back to full staffing after hours of chaos; check-ins, arrivals halted as workers protest personnel shortage; Airports Authority slams labor union, which denies calling…