Netanyahu Urges Trump Not to Sell F-35 Jets to Erdogan Citing Regional Security Risks
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned U.S. President Trump against selling F-35 jets to Turkey, citing threats from Erdogan's government to Israel and regional stability. Netanyahu urged cancellation of the deal due to security concerns and Turkey's ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
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- Netanyahu warns Trump against selling F-35 jets to Turkey due to security threats.
- He cites Erdogan's hostile rhetoric toward Israel and ambitions in Cyprus and Jerusalem.
- Netanyahu highlights Turkey's ties to the Muslim Brotherhood as a risk factor.
- The sale could destabilize the regional balance and harm Israeli security.
- Netanyahu's interview with Fox News signals diplomatic pressure on the U.S. to cancel the deal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned U.S. President Donald Trump against approving the sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. In an interview with Fox News on Monday, Netanyahu expressed concern over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government, which he described as a threat to Israel, Greece, and Cyprus. Netanyahu highlighted Erdogan's open calls for the destruction of Israel, ambitions to control Cyprus, threats against Greece, and intentions to invade Jerusalem. He also noted the Turkish government's association with the Muslim Brotherhood, which he said makes them unfit to receive such advanced military technology.
Netanyahu emphasized that selling F-35 jets to Turkey could destabilize the regional balance of power and jeopardize Israel's security. By publicly voicing these concerns, Netanyahu signaled to Trump the need to cancel the planned arms deal, citing both Israeli security interests and broader regional stability. The interview reflects ongoing tensions between Israel and Turkey amid Erdogan's increasingly assertive policies in the Middle East.
The U.S. administration has yet to confirm whether it will proceed with the sale, but Netanyahu's remarks underscore the diplomatic pressure Israel is applying to prevent the transfer of these advanced aircraft to Turkey. The situation remains fluid as regional dynamics continue to evolve.
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