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Trump Embraces Erdogan Amid US-Turkey Arms Deal Talks, Raising Israeli Security Concerns

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Trump Embraces Erdogan Amid US-Turkey Arms Deal Talks, Raising Israeli Security Concerns
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First reported by Kan News · 23 hours ago

What happened

US President Donald Trump visits Turkey, signaling a potential lift of the US ban on selling F-35 jets to Turkey despite Israeli concerns. This development comes amid strained US-Israel relations and ongoing negotiations over future US military aid to Israel, as Israel also finalizes a record defense budget amid regional security challenges.

  • 01Trump plans to lift US veto on F-35 sales to Turkey despite Israeli objections.
  • 02Turkey halted trade with Israel and criticizes it over Gaza since October 7 war.
  • 03Trump signed a $140 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia including F-35 jets.
  • 04Israel secured a historic 183 billion shekel defense budget for 2026 amid internal disputes.
  • 05US-Israel military aid talks focus on joint future weapons development, not just funding.
  • 06Tense US-Israel relations backdrop talks amid Iran and regional security threats.

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Full coverage · 6 outlets

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

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago
Trump Embraces Erdogan Amid US-Turkey Arms Deal Talks, Raising Israeli Security Concerns
YnetCenter · Hebrew16 hours ago
Trump Signals Possible F-35 Sale to Turkey Amid NATO Summit
WallaCenter · Hebrew16 hours ago
Trump Says US Will Definitely Consider Selling F-35 Jets to Turkey at NATO Summit
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew16 hours ago
Trump Welcomed by Erdogan in Turkey Ahead of NATO Summit, Discusses F-35 Reengagement
MakoCenter · Hebrew22 hours ago
Trump Plans to Approve F-35 Sales to Turkey Despite Congressional Hurdles
N12Center · Hebrew22 hours ago
Trump Plans to Approve F-35 Sales to Turkey Despite Congressional Hurdles
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew23 hours ago
Trump Plans to Inform Erdogan of Turkey's Reinstatement in F-35 Program at NATO Summit
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew23 hours ago
Trump Expected to Tell Erdogan US Will Resume Turkey's Role in F-35 Program

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