US Approves Sale of 48 F-35 Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia

The United States has approved the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a deal the kingdom has pursued for a long time. The approval comes amid elevated tensions across the Middle East. Israel, currently the sole operator of F-35s in the region, has previously expressed concerns about Saudi Arabia acquiring the advanced aircraft. Israeli officials worry that the sale could affect their military edge, even as the US pushes for normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
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