Critical day for F-35 sale to Turkey! Hegseth to meet with Netanyahu
According to the British news agency Reuters, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today to discuss the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. The Iran issue is also expected to be on the table during these critical talks.
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As discussions continue regarding the potential U.S. sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, a critical meeting is set to take place in Washington. According to a Reuters report, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today to evaluate the possible F-35 sale to Turkey.
An unnamed source speaking to Reuters stated that Hegseth will also meet with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz as part of his visit. According to the source, developments regarding Iran, in addition to the possibility of an F-35 sale to Turkey, will be on the agenda during the meetings.
NETANYAHU OPPOSES F-35 SALE TO TURKEY
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clearly expressed his opposition to the F-35 sale to Turkey in an interview with CNN on Tuesday. Stating that he had conveyed his objection on this matter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Netanyahu remarked, "This would disrupt the balance of power in the Middle East."