Israeli police set up roadblocks at the entrances to Ben-Gurion International Airport and beefed up checks of luggage entering the terminal following warnings of an imminent Palestinian terror attack. Israeli officials advised passengers to arrive at the terminal at least four hours before their flights to make time for extra security procedures.
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