Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rejected Israeli and Greek opposition to Turkey's acquisition of F-35 stealth fighter jets, saying such resistance 'has no place in my world,' according to a report from Channel 12 news.
The statement, reported by N12 on Wednesday evening, is the latest in a series of exchanges over the potential sale of F-35 stealth fighters to Turkey. The Trump administration has signaled willingness to proceed, drawing strong opposition from Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, who argue that the sale would destabilize the region and threaten their security. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials have publicly opposed the sale, while the U.S. Congress has also expressed reservations. Erdogan's remarks directly challenge the opposition, asserting that the purchase is a matter of Turkish sovereignty.
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