Netanyahu Rules Out F-35 Jets for Turkey Citing Regional Threats
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Turkey should not receive F-35 jets or engines due to its leadership's hostile stance toward Israel and regional aggression, warning it would upset Middle East power balance.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu says Turkey does not deserve F-35 jets or jet engines due to hostile leadership.
- He accuses President Erdoğan of calling for Israel's destruction and occupying half of Cyprus.
- Netanyahu claims Turkey threatens NATO allies like Greece and talks about conquering Jerusalem.
- He links Turkey's government to the Muslim Brotherhood, labeling it extremist and anti-American.
- Netanyahu warns that supplying Turkey with F-35s would destabilize the Middle East power balance.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview with Fox News that Turkey does not deserve to receive F-35 fighter jets or jet engines. He described Turkey as a "wonderful country" but criticized its leadership under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who openly calls for Israel's destruction. Netanyahu highlighted Erdoğan's military actions, including the occupation of half of Cyprus, a NATO member state, and provocations against Greece and other NATO countries. He also mentioned Erdoğan's statements about conquering Jerusalem.
Netanyahu emphasized that Turkey's government is influenced by the Muslim Brotherhood, which he characterized as an extremist movement hostile to the United States. Due to these factors, Netanyahu argued that supplying Turkey with advanced military technology like the F-35 would disrupt the balance of power in the Middle East. It is important to note that Cyprus is not a NATO member, contrary to Netanyahu's claim.
The comments reflect ongoing tensions between Israel and Turkey, as well as concerns about Turkey's regional ambitions and alliances. Netanyahu's remarks come amid broader debates about arms sales and military cooperation involving Turkey and Western countries.
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