American Jewish journalist and conservative commentator Mark Levin called on President Donald Trump to stop transferring F-35 technology to Turkey, according to a statement cited by Israeli media. Levin warned against providing the 'best technology' to Turkish President Erdogan, whom he described as a 'crazy Islamist.
American Jewish commentator and Trump confidant Mark Levin has publicly urged President Donald Trump to halt F-35 transfers to Turkey. In a statement reported by Israeli media, Levin warned against providing 'the best technology we have' to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whom he called a 'crazy Islamist.' Levin noted that while Turkey joined NATO long before Erdogan took power, the current leadership does not merit access to the advanced fighter jet program.
Levin, a Fox News host and influential voice in conservative circles, has repeatedly clashed with Trump administration policy on Turkey and Iran. The call follows growing concern in Israeli defense circles over reported US plans to supply F-35s to Turkey despite Ankara's drift away from Western security alignment. The Zioneer previously reported on analyst assessments warning that US policies risk empowering the Sunni axis led by Turkey against Israel.
It remains unclear whether the White House will respond directly to Levin's appeal. The Trump administration has pursued a strategic rapprochement with Turkey in recent months, and any decision on the F-35 sale carries significant implications for Israel's qualitative military edge in the region.
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