[adam_az]

"France, Russia, Britain and the United States can also refuel planes in midair."

So can Israel.

So much for the accuracy of Kyodo News.

[ccmay]

Why would Israel need mid-air refueling capability? Aren't they in the kind of defensive posture that England was in during the Battle of Britain, relying on short-range fighters like the Spitfire?

-ccm