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Jewish News 24 · Aug 2, 2026

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker that was severely damaged in a mid-air collision over Iraq on March 13, 2026, reportedly departed Israel for the United States today after undergoing approximately 4½ months of repairs at Ben Gurion Airport, according to Kan News. The collision occurred while two KC-135s were refueling fighter jets en route to strikes in Iran. One tanker crashed, killing all six crew members aboard, while the second-despite losing part of its tail-successfully made an emergency landing in Israel.

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker that was severely damaged in a mid-air collision over Iraq on March 13, 2026, reportedly departed Israel for the United States today after undergoing approximately 4½ months of repairs at Ben Gurion Airport, according to Kan News. The collision occurred while two KC-135s were refueling fighter jets en route to strikes in Iran. One tanker crashed, killing all six crew members aboard, while the second-despite losing part of its tail-successfully made an emergency landing in Israel.

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