US refueling planes still threaten Israel flight cancellations
Israel Airports Authority CEO Sharon Kedmi: Ben Gurion airport doesn’t have the capacity to receive more US planes without harming civil aviation
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The Israel Airports Authority warns that additional US refueling planes at Ben Gurion would force flight cancellations, revealing a capacity crunch between military needs and civilian air traffic. The standoff highlights infrastructure limits at Israel's main airport, where accommodating strategic allies may come at the expense of commercial operations. Further developments depend on whether the US military adjusts its flight schedules or Israel expands airport capacity.