US May Pull Military Aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport Amid Iran Talks
Citing Israeli Channel 12, it was reported that US military aircraft stationed at the airport would be relocated within 72 hours to bases in Europe. The aircraft would reportedly remain on standby for a potential return to Israel should hostilities with Iran resume.
No official confirmation has been issued by either US or Israeli authorities regarding the reported plan.
In recent weeks, Israeli media have shown images of numerous US military refueling aircraft positioned at Ben Gurion Airport, prompting complaints from Israeli civilian aviation operators about congestion and operational disruption.
Channel 12 also reported that Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev sent an urgent letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, urging the immediate removal of US refueling aircraft. She reportedly argued that their presence is negatively affecting civilian airport operations, particularly as international airlines gradually resume flights to Israel.
The developments come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts involving mediation between Washington and Tehran aimed at reaching a settlement to end the conflict that began following US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, which were followed by Iranian retaliation, according to reports.
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