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Concerns Rise Over Expanded US Military Refueling at Ramon Airport Impacting Eilat Healthcare

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First reported by Mako · 16 hours ago

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Health officials in Eilat warn that expanding US military refueling flights at Ramon Airport could disrupt civilian flights critical for medical services, risking treatment delays for thousands of patients. They call on authorities to maintain regular civilian air traffic to safeguard healthcare access amid security preparations related to Iran tensions.

01Expansion of US military refueling at Ramon Airport raises health service concerns in Eilat.
02Civilian flights are vital for specialist doctors and patient travel to central Israel hospitals.
03Disruptions could delay treatments, cancel clinics, and postpone surgeries for local patients.
04Alternative road travel is lengthy and often unfeasible for seriously ill or elderly patients.
05Health officials urge government and airport authorities to protect civilian flight schedules.
06No official decision yet, but increased military use aims to reduce pressure on Ben Gurion Airport.

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