US military planes harming Israeli commercial activity, airports chief says
Israeli airports chief Sharon Kedmi has reported that US military planes are negatively impacting commercial activity at local airports. He stated that 70% of operations at the airport are restricted due to the space occupied by American military activities. This situation has raised concerns about the balance between military and commercial aviation in the region.
- ▪Sharon Kedmi is the airports chief in Israel.
- ▪70% of airport activity is limited due to US military presence.
- ▪The US Air Force operates Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers at Ben-Gurion Airport.
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US military planes harming Israeli commercial activity, airports chief saysSharon Kedmi told KAN's Reshet Bet radio station that 70% of activity at the airport is limited because of the space and resources being taken up by American military activity.Follow us on GoogleUS Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker takes off at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)
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