Netanyahu Urges US to Block F-35 Sales to Turkey Citing Regional Power Concerns

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the United States not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, citing concerns over regional power balance. The request comes as US President Donald Trump is set to travel to Ankara on Monday for a NATO summit. Turkey sees Trump's visit as a potential opportunity to secure jet engine purchases and possible readmission to the F-35 program, from which it was previously removed. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and Turkey over advanced military hardware transfers. Netanyahu's appeal reflects Israel's broader concern about the shifting balance of military power in the region.
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