Axios: Netanyahu's comments on the possible transfer of F-35s to…
Axios: Netanyahu's comments on the possible transfer of F-35s to Turkey enraged Trump. Moscow17 July Vesti. US President Donald Trump was angered after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the American leader's intention to transfer F-35 fighters to Turkey.
Consensus
- Donald Trump reacted strongly to comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the possible sale of F-35 aircraft to Turkey.
- Trump was reportedly 'furious' or 'angry' at Netanyahu's criticism, with sources stating he believed Netanyahu had no right to speak on the issue.
- The U.S. administration was considering the possibility of returning Turkey to the F-35 program after its exclusion in 2019 due to Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems.
- The potential resumption of F-35 sales to Turkey depends on Ankara abandoning or selling its Russian S-400 systems, though Congress may resist such a move.
Points of divergence
- Netanyahu gave an interview to Fox News in early July criticizing the potential F-35 sale to Turkey. — vedomosti
- Netanyahu made his comments during a phone call with Donald Trump. — vm
- On July 7, Trump announced that sanctions against Turkey would be lifted after the purchase of Russian S-400 systems. — vedomosti
- The idea is for Turkey to sell its S-400 systems to a third country rather than return them to Russia. — vm
- On July 10, Hürriyet reported that Turkey sold Russian S-400 systems to either the UAE or Qatar, though this was not officially confirmed by Turkish authorities. — vedomosti
- The sale of S-400s by Turkey to a Gulf state is said to be in its final stages with all technical issues resolved. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Axios: Trump was angered by Netanyahu's criticism over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey — Ведомости
- Axios: Netanyahu's comments on possible transfer of F-35s to Turkey enraged Trump — Вечерняя Москва
- Axios: Trump furious over Netanyahu's comments on F-35s for Turkey — Вести
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