The US will restrict the count of KC-135 Stratotankers at the site to the new limit, as stated by Israel’s transport minister. Earlier reports claimed that a pause in US aerial refueling flights could upset tens of thousands of passenger reservations. Israel had earlier blocked more aircraft from landing. The KC-135 stays a critical asset for in-flight refueling in that part. The reduced cap seeks to alleviate airport delays and keeping some refueling ability.