Family’s artillery shell souvenir sparks security scare at Israel airport

Family’s artillery shell souvenir sparks security scare at Israel airport
An Israeli flag (Niall Carson/PA)

A bomb scare set off scenes of panic at Israel’s airport after a US family showed up with an unexploded artillery shell they had found in the Golan Heights and intended to bring back as a souvenir.

Videos circulating online showed passengers ducking for cover, running and screaming at the departure hall of Ben Gurion International Airport on Thursday.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited