Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly urged U.S. President Donald Trump not to proceed with the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. In a recent interview, Netanyahu expressed significant concern over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's escalating anti-Israel rhetoric and military actions, particularly noting Turkey's control over northern Cyprus as a point of contention. He argued that granting Turkey access to advanced military hardware would destabilize the balance of power in the Middle East.
The discussion comes ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey, where President Trump is expected to meet with Erdoğan. Netanyahu's appeal highlights the simmering tensions between Israel and Turkey, as he seeks to leverage U.S. influence in preventing arms sales that he believes could threaten Israel's security. He emphasized that Turkey, which he accused of military aggression, should not receive such advanced capabilities in light of its current geopolitical actions.
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