Transportation Ministry weighs limiting election flights over anti-Netanyahu voting fears – report
Ministry officials reportedly believe that Minister Miri Regev may be aiming to reduce the number of flights for Israelis returning to vote, as many may be likely to vote against PM Netanyahu.
The Transportation Ministry, under Minister Miri Regev, is reportedly considering limiting flights to Israel ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections. This unofficial discussion, according to a Haaretz source, stems from concerns that an influx of returning Israelis might predominantly vote for opposition parties. Organizations like AID Coalition's Fly & Vote initiative aim to increase flights to facilitate voting, as most Israelis must vote in person.
"This delay has immediate and serious operational consequences,"
Separately, the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) warned that up to 50,000 flight tickets for July could be canceled due to a US decision to freeze the evacuation of its refueling aircraft stationed at Ben-Gurion Airport. IAA director-general Sharon Kedmi expressed concern, stating, "This delay has immediate and serious operational consequences." Transportation Ministry Director-General Moshe Ben Zaken affirmed that no additional US refueling aircraft would be permitted to land, emphasizing, "Citizens cannot be harmed; the Defense Ministry must find solutions."
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