US deploys two fighter jet squadrons to ‘Israeli’ base in Negev desert: Hebrew media
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The United States has deployed two squadrons of fighter jets to ‘Israel’s’ southern Ovda Airbase over the past day, according to a report by Hebrew Channel 12.
The aircraft joined other American fighter jets already stationed at the base as part of ongoing force movements in the region.
‘Israeli’ security officials cited by the network described the arrival as linked to broader US military repositioning across the Middle East rather than any specific escalation.
They stressed that the transfer of aircraft from another location to ‘Israel’ does not signal a heightened alert level concerning Iran.
“The Americans are still ‘very far’ from the force buildup they had on the eve of the war in Iran,” the officials reportedly said to Channel 12.
Ovda Airbase, located in the Negev Desert, was originally constructed to US specifications in the early 1980s following the Camp David Accords.
It features hardened aircraft shelters, extensive runways, and infrastructure well-suited for hosting American aircraft.
The base has previously supported US operations, including the temporary stationing of F-22 Raptor stealth fighters in early 2026 amid heightened tensions with Iran.
Those jets were later withdrawn in July 2026.
The American military routinely rotates forces throughout the Middle East and other theaters to maintain readiness and operational flexibility.
Security sources cited by the network emphasized that current US force levels remain significantly below those seen before previous major operations in the region.
No official statements from the US Department of Defense or ‘Israeli’ authorities were immediately available to independently confirm the details of the specific squadrons involved or the types of aircraft.
