Senior figures in Israel's aviation sector have recommended the immediate closure of Ben Gurion Airport due to ongoing missile attacks from Iran and Lebanon during Operation Roaring Lion. The proposal was submitted to Transportation Minister Miri Regev, with a high-level meeting expected to determine whether to shut down the country's main international gateway.

Roughly 10,000 passengers travel through the airport each day, but professional authorities believe the escalating security threat warrants a complete suspension of flights, except for essential and pre-approved operations. The recommendation runs counter to commercial airlines that had hoped to increase traffic ahead of the Passover holiday.

At the same time, the International Air Transport Association has urged the minister to declare an aviation emergency. Such a move would limit airlines' obligations to stranded passengers to covering two nights of accommodation and issuing refunds instead of arranging alternative flights.

Despite the reports, sources close to Regev said there has been no change in official aviation policy. They stated that the minister continues to conduct security assessments aimed at keeping the skies open while ensuring passenger safety in line with security guidance.