At the Height of Turkey-Israel Tensions: Trump Arrives in Ankara with a "Stealth Gift" for Erdogan
While Prime Minister Netanyahu tries to curb Ankara's influence in the region, and as the Turkish Foreign Minister says that "Israel has become a problem for the entire international community," the US President will meet…
Assessment
Trump's visit to Ankara with a potential F-35 deal for Erdogan signals a US pivot that could undermine Netanyahu's efforts to isolate Turkey. The timing, amid Turkish accusations that Israel is a global problem, raises stakes for Israeli deterrence in the region and NATO unity.