Israel Bars US Refueling Aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport
✈️ TEL AVIV — Washington's air bridge just got cut by its own ally. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: Israel blocking KC-135 Stratotankers from Ben Gurion restricts US aerial refueling logistics mid-campaign — the tankers extend strike range and loiter time over Iran. The directive traces to Transport Minister Regev's office, not the IDF, signaling political rather than operational friction. With 50,000 civilian tickets at risk, Jerusalem is using airport access as leverage.
