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Netanyahu Criticizes Erdogan and US Fighter Jet Deal, Warns of Regional Power Shift

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 5, 2026

What happened

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized Turkish President Erdogan for hostile rhetoric and opposed the US-Turkey F-35 jet deal, warning it would harm Middle East power balance.

  • 01Netanyahu condemns Erdogan for calling openly for Israel's destruction and threatening NATO members Cyprus and Greece.
  • 02He accuses Erdogan's officials of wanting to erase Israel and control Jerusalem.
  • 03Netanyahu opposes the US sale of F-35 jets to Turkey, citing risks to regional power balance.
  • 04He links Turkey's regime to the extremist Muslim Brotherhood ideology.
  • 05Israel's air superiority and US presence are deemed vital for Middle East stability.
  • 06Comments followed Netanyahu's recent agreement signing with Lebanon, highlighting regional tensions.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

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WallaCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Netanyahu Criticizes Erdogan and US Fighter Jet Deal, Warns of Regional Power Shift
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 5, 2026
Israel-Turkey Rivalry Intensifies Amid Regional Power Struggle and US-Turkey Ties

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