Passengers evacuated from Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion Airport after driver failed to stop at entrance

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Passengers waiting for security screening at Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion Airport were suddenly asked to leave their luggage and evacuate to a protected hall. According to Ynet, rumors of a security problem were circulating.

According to Ynet, the evacuation took place after a driver of a stolen vehicle did not stop as required at the airport entrance. According to Kikar HaShabbat, the driver refused to stop and activated an emergency procedure.

The driver was arrested after a few minutes, and according to Behadrei Haredim, the instruction was lifted and activity resumed. The passengers returned to the screening stations.