The US military has begun withdrawing some aerial refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv to ease pressure on airport operations during the peak travel season, Israeli media reported Thursday. The move came after Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev pressed security officials to relocate the aircraft to ensure the airport could operate smoothly during one of its busiest periods, Israel’s Channel 12 reported. There was no immediate comment from Israeli or US authorities on the report. The presence of US aerial refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport has previously sparked debate in Israel over its impact on civilian air traffic. READ: Israeli settlers torch Palestinian homes, injure six in coordinated West Bank attack The aircraft have been stationed at […]
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Read Full Article on Middle East Monitor →![A view of US military refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport in the capital Tel Aviv, Israel on March 22, 2026. [Nir Keidar - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AA-20260322-40901142-40901138-US_MILITARY_REFUELING_AIRCRAFT_AT_BEN_GURION_AIRPORT.jpg)
