Tons of “Bunker-Buster” Bomb Parts for Israel Go Through JFK Airport
At the height of the Iran war, parts for destructive “bunker-buster” bombs moved through JFK airport on their way to the Israeli military. The post Tons of “Bunker-Buster” Bomb Parts for Israel Go Through JFK Airport appeared first on The Intercept .
An Israeli airline, Challenge Airlines, transported significant amounts of components for "bunker-buster" bombs through John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York during the Israeli-U.S. conflict with Iran. The cargo consisted of bomb casings for BLU-109s, 2,000-pound munitions linked to mass casualties in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, as well as guidance kits (JDAMs) used to convert conventional bombs into GPS-guided munitions.
The airline made three shipments of bomb casings and over 100 shipments of DJAM kits in the spring of 2025. Challenge Airlines and the Israeli military did not respond to requests for comment. The government and commercial airlines have primary responsibility for regulating shipments, but federal law prevents interference with these activities.
The shipments contain no active munitions. Previous shipments through JFK have included explosives, including 14 tons of nitrocellulose to Israel in May 2025. The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is organizing a campaign to halt the flow of weapons through JFK, arguing that civilian air travel should prioritize passengers and the international community over weapons.
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