Netanyahu Moves to Block F-35 Sales to Turkey, Eyes Trump at NATO Summit

Netanyahu Moves to Block F-35 Sales to Turkey, Eyes Trump at NATO Summit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will press the Trump administration to prevent F-35 fighter jet deliveries to Turkey, citing concerns over Israel's air superiority. The move gains force ahead of Trump's NATO summit in Ankara, amplifying Netanyahu's negotiating position. Turkey lost access to the program in 2019 after acquiring Russian air-defense systems.

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