The US will cap the number of KC-135 Stratotankers at the site to a capped amount, according to Israel’s transport minister. Initial reports suggested that a stoppage in US aerial refueling flights could affect tens of thousands of flight tickets. Israel had earlier stopped more aircraft from arriving. The KC-135 stays a primary asset for aerial refueling in the area. The new cap seeks to ease airport bottlenecks but still keeping restricted refueling support.