Despite Israeli concerns, multiple reports indicate President Trump is expected to support the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey during his upcoming visit to the country, according to a report on Tuesday by Amit Segal (N12). The report follows a series of signals from the administration since late June.
A report by Amit Segal (N12) on Tuesday morning says President Donald Trump is expected to back the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey during his visit to the country, despite Israeli concerns. The report follows a series of similar signals since late June. As The Zioneer reported last week, the New York Times reported that Trump intends to tell Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan he will lift the 2019 ban on Turkey's participation in the F-35 program, and plans to resolve the S-400 impasse. Trump himself hinted at a "big bag of gifts" for Ankara earlier this month. The administration would need to secure congressional approval, which remains uncertain. Segal's report does not cite specific administration sources.
3 developments
- StrongTrump says he will likely approve F-35 and engine sale to Turkey
- StrongTrump expected to visit Turkey, meet Erdogan, hints at 'big bag of gifts' including F-35 deal
- StrongAnalysis: Trump's renewed push for F-35 sale to Turkey threatens Israel's air supremacy in the Mediterranean
- DevelopingVance says US may sell F-35s to Turkey, needs legal review
Source and signal
- Internal intake