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Trump Meets Erdogan in Turkey, Discusses NATO, Israel, and F-35 Fighter Jets
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
U.S. President Donald Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara before the NATO summit, praising Erdogan and discussing NATO tensions, Israel, and the potential resumption of F-35 jet sales to Turkey. Trump criticized European NATO members for insufficient support and highlighted their personal relationship as key to his summit attendance.
- 01Trump attended NATO summit only due to Erdogan's personal invitation.
- 02He criticized European NATO members for lack of support to the U.S.
- 03Trump praised Erdogan and Turkey's growing military strength.
- 04They discussed resuming the F-35 fighter jet sale to Turkey.
- 05Erdogan reminded the U.S. had promised five jets previously.
- 06Talks will also cover trade, Israel, and Iran issues.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Trump Meets Erdogan in Turkey, Discusses NATO, Israel, and F-35 Fighter Jets
N12Center · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Erdogan Welcomes Trump in Turkey Ahead of NATO Summit Amid F35 Deal Concerns
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