According to Israeli officials, the US military prefers having the refueling planes operate from Ben-Gurion Airport as it is less exposed to Iranian attacks than other bases in the region.

Israel caps US military refueling planes at Ben Gurion Airport to 20, freezing Pentagon withdrawal plans and raising geopolitical risk for global markets.

Israel will relocate most US refueling aircraft to IDF bases by July 21, easing airport congestion while maintaining security cooperation with Washington.