Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong… (турция · истребитель · президент)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong opposition to the potential sale of U.S. F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, warning it would disrupt regional stability and empower a nation with aggressive intentions. The issue arose as President Donald Trump indicated he might reconsider the sale and lift sanctions against Turkey following the NATO summit.
Consensus
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposed the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
- Netanyahu argued that such a sale would disrupt the balance of power in the Middle East.
- Turkey was excluded from the F-35 program in 2019 after purchasing Russian S-400 missile systems.
- The U.S. had imposed sanctions on Turkey and expressed concerns about the compatibility of the S-400 system with NATO standards and potential intelligence risks.
- President Donald Trump indicated he planned to lift sanctions against Turkey and consider F-35 sales during his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit.
- The possibility of resuming F-35 deliveries was discussed in the context of the NATO summit in Ankara.
Points of divergence
- Netanyahu stated that Erdogan is 'not a model ally' and has threatened to destroy Israel, calling him an aggressor who undermines peace and stability. — kommersant
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakkan Fidan called Israel 'a burden humanity can no longer bear,' and Erdogan previously labeled Netanyahu a tyrant and promised him 'the proper lesson' from the Muslim world. — kommersant
- Netanyahu claimed that Turkey's ambitions include restoring the Ottoman Empire, potentially encompassing Syria, parts of Jordan, Israel, and Persian Gulf states. — vesti
- Erdogan stated he believed a positive decision on F-35 could be made after the NATO summit and expressed confidence that Trump would fulfill previous promises. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- Netanyahu opposes US plans to sell Turkey F-35 fighters — Коммерсантъ
- Netanyahu concerned about possible transfer of F-35 fighters to Turkey — Вести
- Netanyahu says Israel is categorically against selling Turkey F-35s — Интерфакс