Prime Minister Netanyahu asked U.S. President Trump not to sell weapons systems to Turkey, according to an Israeli media report. The request reflects ongoing Israeli concern over the strengthening of Turkish military capabilities, particularly its air force.
This evening, Prime Minister Netanyahu asked U.S. President Trump not to sell weapons systems to Turkey, according to an Israeli media report. The request follows earlier Israeli concerns, reported by The Zioneer at 22:28, that U.S. arms sales would upgrade the Turkish Air Force and erode Israel's regional military edge. The report builds on a series of exchanges between the two leaders over U.S. policy toward Turkey. The specific weapons systems referenced in the request have not been detailed. The White House and Prime Minister's Office have not yet commented on the report.
2 developments
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- DevelopingNetanyahu urges Trump to 'rein in' Erdogan in phone call, Axios reports
- DevelopingFormer Israeli Air Force official urges government to block potential US F-35 sale to Turkey
- StrongNetanyahu tells Fox News: Erdogan threatens Israel, Greece, Cyprus, destabilizes region; should not get F-35
Source and signal
- Internal intake