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Trump Says He Kept Erdogan Out of a War with Iran

How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

50% centerFirst reported by Walla · 23 hours ago
Center 2Right 2

What happened

Donald Trump said he prevented Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan from joining a war on Iran’s side and praised him as a strong leader. He also hinted at a possible arms deal with Turkey, including F-35 jets, but said Congress must approve it.

  • 01Trump said he kept Erdogan out of a war involving Iran.
  • 02He praised Erdogan as a strong and cooperative leader.
  • 03Trump also said he asked Xi Jinping to stay out of the conflict.
  • 04He hinted at a possible F-35 sale to Turkey.
  • 05J.D. Vance said any F-35 transfer needs legal and congressional approval.

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Donald TrumpJD VanceRecep Tayyip Erdoğan

Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew22 hours ago
Trump Says He Kept Erdogan Out of a War with Iran
Now 14Right · Hebrew23 hours ago
Trump Says Erdogan Stayed Out of Iran War at His Request
YnetCenter · Hebrew23 hours ago
Trump Says Erdogan Was Close to Joining Iran in the War, but Stayed Out
WallaCenter · Hebrew23 hours ago
Trump says Erdogan was a top candidate to join a war with Iran, possibly on Iran’s side

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