Transportation Minister Miri Regev said Wednesday evening after a situation assessment that Ben Gurion Airport is operating in full routine, contrary to reports, and that US refueling aircraft are not returning to the airport and continue to be evacuated. She added that the public will be updated if any changes occur, according to Din Fisher (N12).
Transportation Minister Miri Regev sought to dispel reports of a renewed fuel truck crisis at Ben Gurion Airport, stating after a Wednesday evening situation assessment that the airport is operating normally and that US refueling aircraft, which have been a point of contention, are not returning and continue their evacuation. Regev's statement comes amid a weeks-long dispute over the presence of US refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion, which she has argued hampers civilian flight operations. The Zioneer has previously reported on the crisis, including Regev's calls for the removal of the aircraft and her criticism of the US administration. The US had pledged to remove approximately 20 refueling aircraft by Tuesday, and reports earlier this week indicated a partial withdrawal. Regev's latest comments suggest that the evacuation process is continuing as planned, contrary to reports that the refuelers might return. The situation remains under review, and the public will be updated if further changes occur.
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