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Netanyahu urges US not to sell F-35s to Turkey
The Times of Israel··7 Jul
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News on July 6, 2026, that Turkey should not receive F-35 jets or fighter engines ahead of Donald Trump's NATO summit visit to Ankara. He called Turkey a Muslim Brotherhood-influenced regime that threatens regional balance. Trump had indicated willingness to sell F110 engines and readmit Turkey to the F-35 program.
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What It Means For You
- US arms sales to Turkey affect Middle East security balances.
- NATO summit decisions may shift regional military capabilities.
- Israel-Turkey tensions impact Mediterranean and Gulf stability.
What's Happening
- Netanyahu told Fox News Turkey should not get F-35s on July 6.
- Trump heads to Turkey for a NATO summit on July 8.
- US may sell more than $700 million in jet engines to Turkey.
Defence Context
- Turkey was expelled from F-35 program in 2019 over S-400 purchase.
- Israel operates dozens of F-35 fighter jets.
- Greece also opposes selling F-35s to Turkey.
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