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Netanyahu reiterates concern that US sale of F-35s to Turkey could disrupt regional power balance

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  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concerns to CNN about the US sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
  • Netanyahu believes the sale could disrupt the regional power balance, despite his close relationship with US President Donald Trump.
  • He emphasized that while the US and Israel are allies, differences on specific issues, like this arms sale, can exist.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced his concerns to CNN regarding the potential impact of the United States selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. The discussion occurred shortly after US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the sale in Ankara.

Netanyahu conveyed to CNN that he had personally discussed his worries with President Trump, highlighting the possibility that the F-35 sale could upset the existing balance of power within the region. He asserted that despite Trump's relationship with Erdogan, Turkey should not be considered a fully trustworthy ally to the United States.

While acknowledging that he and President Trump often see eye-to-eye on major issues, including the approach to Iran's nuclear program, Netanyahu stressed that even close allies can hold differing views. This instance underscores a point of divergence between the US and Israeli leadership on regional security matters.

even allies can have differences.

— Benjamin NetanyahuPrime Minister Netanyahu explaining that the US and Israel, despite their close alliance, can disagree on certain issues.
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