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U.S. Weapons Shipment to Israel Traced Through JFK

10/2/2025

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On July 16, 2025, Challenge Airlines' Boeing 747 departed JFK with a Lockheed Martin shipment, including BRU-68 bomb release unit for F-35s bound for Nevatim Air Base, Israel.
Internal records show U.S.-made weapon components flowing from New York to Israel since 2023.
JFK Airport is a logistics hub with six verified transfers between July 2 and July 23, 2025.

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Story summary

On July 16, 2025, Challenge Airlines' Boeing 747 departed JFK with a Lockheed Martin shipment, including BRU-68 bomb release unit for F-35s bound for Nevatim Air Base, Israel.
Internal records show U.S.-made weapon components flowing from New York to Israel since 2023.
JFK Airport is a logistics hub with six verified transfers between July 2 and July 23, 2025.