No F-35s for Erdogan: America must not reward a Hamas-harboring regime
The United States should resist the temptation to treat the F-35 program as a diplomatic bargaining chip. America's most advanced military technologies should be reserved for real partners. Opinion
Assessment
This opinion piece argues that the United States should not provide F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, citing Ankara's relationship with Hamas as a reason. The core claim is that selling advanced military technology to a regime that harbors a designated terrorist organization would be counterproductive. Readers should note this is a policy argument, not a report on a decision already made.