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Jewish News 24 · Aug 6, 2026

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REPORT: The U.S. Air Force has begun relocating some of its aerial refueling aircraft stationed at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in recent weeks, according to Israeli Channel 12. The move follows pressure from Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev, who pushed defense officials to free up parking and runway capacity at Ben Gurion ahead of its busiest summer travel period, with over 2.6 million passengers expected through the airport in August.

*REPORT:* The U.S. Air Force has begun relocating some of its aerial refueling aircraft stationed at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in recent weeks, according to Israeli Channel 12. The move follows pressure from Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev, who pushed defense officials to free up parking and runway capacity at Ben Gurion ahead of its busiest summer travel period, with over 2.6 million passengers expected through the airport in August.

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