US military moves refuelling aircraft out of Israel's Ben Gurion Airport
Israeli media report the relocation is meant to ease pressure on airport operations during the peak travel season.
TEL AVIV – The United States military has begun relocating some of its aerial refuelling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv to ease pressure on airport operations during the peak travel season, Israeli media reported on Thursday.
Israel's Channel 12 television reported that the move came after Transport Minister Miri Regev pressed security officials to move the aircraft so the airport could run smoothly during one of its busiest periods.
There was no immediate comment from Israeli or US authorities on the report.
The presence of the American refuelling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport had previously stirred debate in Israel over its impact on civilian flight movements.
The aircraft have been stationed at the airport since the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran began on 28 February.
The number of refuelling aircraft based at the airport has not been disclosed, and it remains unclear where they will be moved to. – AGENCIES
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