Netanyahu: F-35s should not be given to Turkey, would disrupt Middle East balance
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- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that F-35s should not be supplied to Turkey. He believes this would disrupt the Middle East balance.
- Netanyahu's comments were made during an interview with Fox News.
- The potential sale of F-35s and related engines to Turkey is a point of contention for Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced strong opposition to the United States supplying F-35 fighter jets and engines to Turkey. Speaking on Fox News, Netanyahu asserted that such a transfer would upset the delicate balance of power in the Middle East.
He explicitly stated, "I don't think they should be given the F-35s or the engines for their fighter jets, because doing so would disrupt the balance." Netanyahu's remarks highlight Israel's long-standing concerns regarding the regional military capabilities of Turkey and the potential implications of advanced weaponry falling into its hands.
The Israeli leader's comments underscore the ongoing strategic considerations and potential geopolitical ramifications surrounding arms sales in the volatile Middle East region. The potential disruption of the regional equilibrium remains a key concern for Israel's security interests.
I don't think they should be given the F-35s or the engines for their fighter jets, because doing so would disrupt the balance.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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