Minutes from a senior management meeting four days before Ben Gurion Airport’s shutdown show officials warned of severe manpower shortages, rising safety incidents and an inability to handle emergencies; Disruption affected 100,000 passengers, cost economy $8.5 million

Workers’ union says severe shortages span operations, fire services, security and baggage handling, warning passenger service could suffer during the holiday rush

Although Ben Gurion Airport gradually returned to normal operations, the effects of the disruption could continue even after baggage conveyors and flights resume regular activity.