Israel to receive more US refuelling planes as Iran attacks intensify, Israeli officials say
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Israel will receive additional US refueling aircraft amid escalating attacks between the United States and Iran, according to an Israeli military official. The announcement was made on Sunday, July 19. This move indicates increased military cooperation between the US and Israel in response to heightened tensions with Iran.
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Increased aerial refueling capacity enables longer missions
An Israeli military official made the announcement on Sunday, July 19.
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Israel is preparing to receive more U.S. refuelling aircraft.
The Straits Times- Increased aerial refueling capacity enables longer missions
- Improved ability to strike distant targets
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Loaded language removed<p>JERUSALEM, July 19 - Israel is preparing to receive more U.S. refuelling aircraft, an Israeli military official said on Sunday, as attacks launched by the United States and Iran have escalated over the past week.</p>
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Israel is preparing to receive more U.S. refuelling aircraft.
The Straits TimesAn Israeli military official made the announcement on Sunday, July 19.
The Straits TimesAttacks launched by the United States and Iran have escalated over the past week.
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