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Trump Defends F-35 Sale to Turkey Amid Netanyahu's Washington Visit

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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago

What happened

President Trump said Iran initiated talks and praised Turkey as a good ally regarding the F-35 deal. Netanyahu flew to Washington for his eighth meeting with Trump, focusing on Iran and regional security. Despite initial US reluctance, Netanyahu secured the meeting by approving an international force for Gaza, a move seen as a concession. Israeli officials denied any US-imposed conditions for the visit.

  • 01Trump says Iran initiated talks and warns US will attack if no deal is reached.
  • 02Trump defends F-35 sale to Turkey, calling it a good ally.
  • 03Netanyahu departs for Washington for his eighth meeting with Trump, focusing on Iran.
  • 04US initially reluctant to schedule Netanyahu meeting without progress shown.
  • 05Netanyahu approves international stabilization force for Gaza despite Hamas's non-disarmament.
  • 06Israeli PMO denies US pressured Netanyahu or set conditions for White House visit.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Trump Defends F-35 Sale to Turkey Amid Netanyahu's Washington Visit
YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Trump Defends Potential F-35 Sale to Turkey Despite Netanyahu's Opposition

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