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U.S. to remove 30 refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport

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U.S. to remove 30 refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jun 25, 2026

What happened

The U.S. military said Friday it will remove 30 refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport. The decision followed Transportation Minister Miri Regev's request that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intervene personally.

  • 01The U.S. military will withdraw 30 refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport.
  • 02Miri Regev asked Benjamin Netanyahu to handle the matter personally.
  • 03The American side agreed to Israel's request.
  • 04No timetable for the removal was provided.

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Benjamin NetanyahuMiri Regev
OrganizationsUnited States Army

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 26, 2026
U.S. to remove 30 refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Ben-Gurion Airport Parking Crisis Eases as Dozens of Jets Are Due to Leave
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 26, 2026
U.S. to Remove Fuel Workers from Ben Gurion Airport to Prevent Summer Flight Cancellations
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Netanyahu Steps In as U.S. Refueling Jets Jam Ben Gurion Airport

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