Netanyahu warns US could 'destroy' Mideast power balance as Trump floats F-35 jet sale to Turkey
Summary
President Donald Trump visited Turkey and showed support for selling F-35 fighter jets to the country, despite existing US laws blocking the sale due to Turkey’s use of Russian defense systems. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that selling these jets to Turkey could upset the balance of power in the Middle East.Key Facts
- President Trump visited Turkey on July 7, 2026, marking the first US presidential visit in 11 years.
- Trump expressed willingness to sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets and to lift US sanctions on Turkey.
- The US sanctions were imposed over Turkey’s 2019 purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems.
- Turkey was removed from the F-35 program because of its acquisition of the Russian S-400.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that selling F-35 jets to Turkey would harm Middle East stability.
- US law currently prohibits selling F-35 jets to Turkey while it continues to use the S-400 system.
- A bipartisan group of US lawmakers expressed strong concerns about any F-35 sales to Turkey.
- President Trump said he has no concerns about Turkey’s possession of the S-400 system and praised the US-Turkey relationship.
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