The US has suspended the planned departure of aerial refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion International Airport, reversing a withdrawal initiated during the Iran ceasefire and deploying four additional tankers to the site. This decision exacerbates critical parking stand shortages, forcing the Israel Airports Authority to warn of up to 10 commercial flight cancellations daily starting 23 July, impacting nearly 50,000 passenger bookings by end of month. Operators face immediate schedule disruptions as the US military retains and expands its refueling footprint, signaling a potential resumption of full-scale regional operations rather than a de-escalation. The Israel Airports Authority has issued an urgent directive to the Ministry of Transport, stating that without reinstating the withdrawal, apron capacity will remain insufficient for peak summer traffic.