Netanyahu warns against sale of F35 to Turkey
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of the risks of a military imbalance in the Middle East if the United States provides advanced fighter jets to Turkey
Assessment
Netanyahu is publicly pressuring Washington against a specific arms sale, framing it as a threat to regional stability. The warning signals deep Israeli concern about Turkey's military modernization under Erdogan, which could shift power dynamics in the eastern Mediterranean and over Syria. The outcome depends on whether the U.S. prioritizes NATO alliance cohesion or Israeli security objections.