US Central Command Officials Protest Ban on Refueling Plane Landings at Ben Gurion Airport
Senior officials from the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) recently contacted the top leadership of the Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli security establishment following the Ministry of Transportation's decision to temporarily prohibit additional landings of American refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport. According to informed sources, the Americans expressed strong dissatisfaction with this decision, emphasizing that it directly hampers the operational needs of US forces active in the region amid escalating tensions with Iran. They stressed that refueling planes are a critical component of the regional deterrence and defense strategy. A senior Israeli military official told ynet that the American demand is justified, noting that refueling aircraft are an integral part of the joint preparedness against Iran.
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