US military refueling aircraft depart Ben Gurion Airport, easing Israeli flight disruptions

Israeli media reported that US military refueling aircraft began departing Ben Gurion Airport, where they had been parked for an extended period. The aircraft had occupied significant parking space at the facility, contributing to congestion and operational strain on the airport. According to the reports, Israeli aviation authorities had been preparing to notify airlines that more than 2.4 million tickets could be canceled during the summer and holiday seasons due to the space shortage. The departure of the US planes led authorities to postpone that decision. Israel Airports Authority officials said the crisis has not been fully resolved. Current projections point to the possible cancellation of hundreds of thousands of flights, rather than the higher figures previously anticipated. No further details on the timeline of the aircraft withdrawal or remaining capacity constraints were immediately available.