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Trump Tells Congress He Plans $700 Million Jet Engine Sale to Turkey
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Donald Trump notified Congress that he plans to sell Turkey jet engines worth more than $700 million. The decision would come despite congressional concern over Turkey's Russian air defenses, and ahead of a NATO summit in Turkey next month. Trump praised Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a key ally and hinted at a gesture to please him during a future Turkey visit.
- 01Trump notified Congress of a planned $700 million-plus jet engine sale to Turkey.
- 02Some lawmakers oppose the deal because Turkey still has Russian air defenses bought in 2019.
- 03The sale is viewed as a major gesture before a NATO summit in Turkey next month.
- 04Trump described Erdogan as a key ally and praised his military.
- 05Trump said Erdogan stayed out of the Iran conflict after being asked not to join.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Trump Tells Congress He Plans $700 Million Jet Engine Sale to Turkey
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Trump administration notifies Congress of planned sale of fighter jet engines to Turkey
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Trump Administration Notifies Congress of Planned $700 Million Jet Engine Sale to Turkey
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
White House Pushes $700 Million Engine Deal for Turkey Despite Congressional Backlash
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Mark Levin Slams Possible U.S. Military Tech Transfer to Turkey
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Trump Hints He May Approve F-35 and Jet Engine Sales to Turkey
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