Security Drill at Haifa Airport: Takeoffs and Landings to Be Halted

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A security drill will take place at Haifa Airport between 18:00 and 22:00. During the drill no takeoffs or landings will occur, and heavy movement of security, emergency and rescue forces will be felt in the area. The Israel Airports Authority said the exercise was planned in advance as part of routine readiness maintenance.

The drill takes place tomorrow, and flights at the airport will be temporarily halted for several hours. Takeoffs and landings will stop for the entire duration of the drill.

The drill takes place against the background of the need to tighten the control system for those entering Israel, which grew after the recent serious security incidents. Heavy movement of security vehicles will be felt in the area of Haifa Airport.