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Israel, U.S. Limit Ben-Gurion Aircraft to 20, Relocate Surplus

7/16/2026

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Israel and the United States capped aircraft at Ben-Gurion Airport at 20, moving the surplus to Israeli bases.
Minister Miri Regev said the limit eases congestion from 72 U.S. aircraft parked at the airport since February.
The cap aims to keep military operations running while reducing summer travel delays.
U.S. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins said the United States will keep working with Israeli partners to position aircraft for regional security.

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Israel and the United States capped aircraft at Ben-Gurion Airport at 20, moving the surplus to Israeli bases.
Minister Miri Regev said the limit eases congestion from 72 U.S. aircraft parked at the airport since February.
The cap aims to keep military operations running while reducing summer travel delays.
U.S. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins said the United States will keep working with Israeli partners to position aircraft for regional security.