President Donald Trump is furious at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's public criticism of the planned U.S. sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and has refused to schedule a meeting with him, according to an Axios report.
President Donald Trump is furious at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's public criticism of the planned U.S. sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and has refused to schedule a meeting with him, according to an Axios report on Friday. The report cites an unnamed source familiar with the matter, noting that Netanyahu's public pushback against the deal angered the White House.
The Zioneer has previously reported extensively on the F-35 controversy. Netanyahu has argued that the sale would erode Israel's qualitative military edge in the region, while Trump had initially signaled openness to the sale before reversing course and stating he would not sell the jets. The new Axios report suggests the personal relationship between the two leaders is now under strain over the issue.
The report has not been independently confirmed, and neither the White House nor the Prime Minister's Office has issued an official statement. The development comes amid broader discussions between the two countries on Iran and regional security.
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