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Jewish News 24 · Jul 18, 2026

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🇮🇱🇺🇸✈️ The dozens of U.S. aerial refueling tankers being deployed to Israel will reportedly be based at Israeli Air Force bases instead of Ben Gurion Airport to avoid disrupting civilian flights. The decision was coordinated by the U.S. and Israeli militaries after Israel’s Transportation Ministry limited tanker operations at Ben Gurion to 20 aircraft during the busy summer travel season. The IDF said it is supporting the large-scale U.S. deployment while ensuring civilian air travel continues with minimal disruption.

🇮🇱🇺🇸✈️ The dozens of U.S. aerial refueling tankers being deployed to Israel will reportedly be based at Israeli Air Force bases instead of Ben Gurion Airport to avoid disrupting civilian flights. The decision was coordinated by the U.S. and Israeli militaries after Israel’s Transportation Ministry limited tanker operations at Ben Gurion to 20 aircraft during the busy summer travel season. The IDF said it is supporting the large-scale U.S. deployment while ensuring civilian air travel continues with minimal disruption.

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