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US Refuses to Reduce Refueling Planes at Ben Gurion Airport, Demands Expansion Amid Iran Tensions

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 14, 2026

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The US military is refusing to reduce its refueling planes at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport and seeks to expand its presence due to regional security concerns, escalating the issue into a diplomatic dispute involving Israeli political leaders.

01US military insists on maintaining and expanding refueling planes at Ben Gurion Airport despite prior reduction agreements.
02The dispute has escalated from an operational issue to a diplomatic challenge requiring top Israeli political intervention.
03US rejects alternative sites in Israel, citing safety and operational concerns, demanding presence at Ben Gurion.
04Transportation Minister Miri Regev wants to limit planes to 20 to protect civilian flight schedules during summer.
05IDF and Chief of Staff oppose relocating planes to Negev airbases, complicating the issue further.
06The US stance is driven by preparations for potential attacks on its bases in the Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions.

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