Amid fears of regional escalation: US refueling planes en route to Israel

The US is sending additional refueling aircraft to Israel amid concerns over regional escalation. Ben Gurion Airport fears severe disruptions to operations, following unusual delays in baggage unloading yesterday.

The United States has conveyed an official message to Israel about the dispatch of additional refueling aircraft to the country, amid growing concerns over a security escalation in the region. This was first reported by N12. Ben Gurion Airport fears that accommodating the additional aircraft could impair the airport's ability to function continuously. The Israel Airports Authority claims that refueling operations consume key operational resources and require special priorities in managing runways and airspace. Already yesterday, unusual delays were recorded in routine operations, directly affecting passengers, including waits of over two hours for baggage unloading after landing.