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Afraid to anger Trump, Netanyahu is 'secretly' lobbying against F-35 sale to Turkey

2025-12-14 17:51:56Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Afraid to anger Trump, Netanyahu is 'secretly' lobbying against F-35
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making discreet efforts to block the sale of F-35 fighter jets from the United States to Turkey and Saudi Arabia, avoiding any public clash with US President Donald Trump, Al-Monitor reports.

According to Al-Monitor sources, Israel's most pressing concern is related to Turkey, at a time when Trump has shown openness towards Ankara and strengthening military ties.

Netanyahu seems more careful not to provoke Trump than to openly challenge American plans, opting for a quiet lobbying strategy within the president's inner circle.

In a meeting on December 1 with executives from Lockheed Martin, Netanyahu discussed ways to maintain Israel's qualitative military advantage if rival countries in the region acquire advanced F-35 aircraft.

Israeli officials are particularly alarmed by Turkey, citing previous threatening statements by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and fears that the F-35's "stealth" technology could weaken Israeli early warning systems.

Unlike open confrontations with previous American administrations, Netanyahu is publicly avoiding opposition, acknowledging that such an approach could damage Israel's position.

He has sought support from American officials skeptical of Ankara, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Following Trump's announcement of the F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu said Rubio had reaffirmed the US commitment to maintaining Israel's qualitative military advantage. Currently, Israel remains the only country in the Middle East to operate the F-35, with 45 aircraft in service and 30 more on order.


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