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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 · Jul 7, 2026

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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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