The second plane involved in the incident landed safely in Israel.
The announcement does not specify when and where the disaster occurred. It is unknown how many people were on board the KC-135.
What are the causes of the KC-135 plane crash?
Were there any casualties as a result of the plane crash?
Where did the military plane crash?
What actions is the military taking in connection with the incident?
KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft have been in service with the United States Army since 1957. They are often called air tankers because they are designed to supply other aircraft with fuel during flight.
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