US deploys F-22 stealth fighters to 'Israeli' airbase: Hebrew media
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- US deploys F-22 stealth fighters to 'Israeli' airbase amid Middle East military buildup.
- Deployment coincides with President Trump weighing possible military action against Iran.
American F-22 stealth fighter jets have been deployed to a 'Israeli' Air Force base in southern occupied Palestine of 1948 as part of a major US military buildup in the Middle East, according to Times of Israel.
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12 F-22s departed from RAF Lakenheath in England earlier Tuesday, though one returned due to a technical issue. The jets had arrived at Lakenheath last week and remained there for several days, reportedly due to tanker aircraft support problems.
Fueling Support Arrives
In addition to the stealth fighters, US Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft, the military version of the Boeing 707, were spotted at Ben Gurion Airport overnight, providing mid-air refueling capabilities.
Regional Tensions Rise
The deployment comes as President Donald Trump considers potential military action against Iran. Analysts tracking military aviation report that dozens of fighter jets, including F-35s, F-22s, F-15s, and F-16s, are en route to the Middle East.
This significant movement highlights heightened US military readiness in the region amid escalating tensions.
