Israeli Air Force Airlifts Troops Back Home from Europe

The U.S. continues ‘surging support’ to Israel as defense officials worry of a second front opening along its northern border.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 02:15 PM ET

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A Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport airplane in flight. [Photo: Shutterstock]

Key Takeaways:

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is airlifting hundreds of troops from Europe back to Israel and has drafted an unprecedented 300,000 reservists for an offensive, intensifying air assaults on Hamas strongholds in Gaza.
Amidst an unfolding war initiated by Hamas's surprise attack, which has led to an estimated 1,600 deaths (mostly civilians), the U.S. and several European leaders have jointly condemned Hamas's acts of terrorism.
The U.S. is "surging support" to Israel, deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford Strike Group and F-35/F-15 fighter jets to the eastern Mediterranean to deter a wider conflict and ensure regional stability.

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The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has sent cargo planes throughout Europe to transport hundreds of troops back to Israel amid an unfolding war against Hamas militants, according to a report.

The airlift included C-130 and C-130J heavy transport aircraft, and was carried out in coordination with Israel’s Foreign Ministry, The Times of Israel reported Tuesday. The move comes as Israel drafted 300,000 reservists for active duty service.