Last-Minute arrest at Ben Gurion Airport thwarts suspect's escape.

Airlines adjust operations to Israel as tensions simmer.

2 sisters and another suspect have been detained for attempting to bring drugs into Israel from Cyprus including 8kg of MDMA and Ketamine. The assumed smugglers were caught at Ben Gurion Airport and are under investigation by Israeli Police.

Terminal 1, known for its low cost flights and budget airlines has opened earlier this month in an attempt to boost tourism after the hit the war had on the travel industry to Israel.

After being closed down at the start of the war, Ben Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 is coming back online on June 2, allowing for more and cheaper flights to more destinations.

The airline thus joins United and EasyJet in delaying their return to regular service in Israel, even though most airlines have done so.

Meanwhile, Transportation Minister Director-General says Ben Gurion airport is not yet shut down and the public will be notified of any changes there.

The exercises were conducted in cooperation with the Israel Police, IDF, and the Population Authority.

Walla News has drafted a list of all the airlines restoring service to Israel after suspending it due to the war. See below for more details.

A passenger who returned from Dubai was arrested as she hid diamonds and gems on her body and tried to evade paying tax. Customs investigations suspect that she is a smuggler who has carried out this type of smuggling in the past.

When the war started, all airlines not based in Israel ceased to fly to and from the country. Now some such as Lufthansa are returning, but many more are still staying away.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev has reached an agreement with her Mexican counterpart that soon there will be direct flights between Israel, Mexico City and Cancun. "The flights will save Israeli travelers a lot of money," she said

Following the Prime Minister's flight to the USA, the protests against the reform will be moved to Ben Gurion Airport. Airports Authority: "Allow the airport to continue operating as normal"

Two suspects were arrested for attempting to smuggle prohibited items into the country. The investigation reveals that the suspects intended to use them in soccer games

In the month of July, there was an all-time record with over 2.5 million passengers passing through Ben Gurion Airport. The Airport Authority noted that in August, around 100,000 passengers are expected to pass through each day. Minister Regev stated, "We are strengthening the workforce"