According to a report Sunday evening, Israeli officials are concerned that President Donald Trump will grant Turkey F-35 fighter jets, amid a renewed push by his administration. The report follows earlier commentary by Israeli political commentator Sraya Harush, who said the upcoming Trump-Netanyahu meeting would address the issue.
A report published Sunday evening says Israeli officials are concerned that President Donald Trump will approve the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, citing a renewed push by his administration. The report, attributed to Israeli sources, does not specify which officials or provide further details.
This evening's report follows commentary earlier Sunday by Israeli political commentator Sraya Harush, who told The Zioneer that the upcoming Trump-Netanyahu meeting would address the return of Turkey to the F-35 program. Harush described the prospect as a 'very concerning event for the State of Israel.'
The concern comes amid a series of reports over the past two weeks indicating the Trump administration is moving to advance the sale of F-35s and F-110 engines to Turkey, despite opposition from some U.S. lawmakers and Israeli security officials. Analysts have warned that the move would erode Israel's air superiority in the Mediterranean and risk technology leakage to Russia and Iran.
It remains unclear whether the White House has made a final decision. The report's claim of Israeli concern has not been confirmed by official Israeli or U.S. sources.
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