Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport far from normal despite Iran, Lebanon cease-fires

While the presence of U.S. military aircraft is gradually going down, only a handful of foreign airlines have resumed operations at Israel's primary international gateway – and those who have are doing so in a limited manner

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Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport far from normal despite Iran, Lebanon cease-fires

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While the presence of U.S. military aircraft is gradually going down, only a handful of foreign airlines have resumed operations at Israel's primary international gateway – and those who have are doing so in a limited manner

11:34 AM • April 19 2026 IDT

The wing of a U.S. military C-135 Stratotanker aircraft casted a large shadow on the tarmac of Ben-Gurion Airport, just outside Tel Aviv, last week. Under it, an American soldier lay down, catching a short rest.

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