The US rejected Israel’s plan to move American military aircraft away from Ben-Gurion Airport, as the parking dispute continued. Israeli officials said they had found alternatives, but US military sources said other sites were too crowded and did not meet operational and safety requirements. The US argued the tankers are critical for preparing for regional worst-case scenarios, including potential attacks affecting US bases in the Persian Gulf. Transportation Minister Miri Regev has warned the airport’s capacity constraints could disrupt civilian flights and potentially force large-scale ticket cancellations.
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