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Netanyahu urges President Donald Trump not to sell Turkey F-35 jets ahead of NATO summit in Ankara
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Netanyahu urges President Donald Trump not to sell Turkey F-35 jets ahead of NATO summit in Ankara

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a public appeal to the U.S. president to avoid transferring advanced F-35 aircraft and related engines to Turkey as Turkey seeks to re-enter the F-35 program.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly urged President Donald Trump not to send F-35 fighter jets, and also not to transfer engines for Turkish fighter aircraft, ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara, according to multiple news reports on Monday.

Speaking on Fox News, Netanyahu said he does not think Turkey should be given F-35s or engines, arguing such a step would “upset the power balance” in the region and that Israel’s air superiority, along with U.S. posture in the Middle East, helps guarantee the balance. He tied the concern to his assessment of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s positions and actions, including Turkey’s relations with Israel and regional disputes, as reported by the outlets covering the comments.

The reports also said Netanyahu’s appeal comes as Ankara has aimed to be readmitted to the F-35 program. Turkey was removed from the program in 2019 after it purchased the Russian S-400 missile system, with U.S. officials describing concerns about integration of the Russian system alongside F-35 capabilities.

One outlet reported that last month Trump indicated he was “probably” prepared to take steps that would make Erdogan “very happy,” in a context described by the reporting as involving F-35s and F110 fighter jet engines. Separately, Reuters was cited as reporting that the Trump administration had notified Congress of an intention to sell more than $700 million of jet engines to Turkey, citing a formal notification seen by Reuters.

U.S. decisions about advanced weapons transfers, including potential F-35 program readmission or related parts, typically involve interagency review and, when they proceed through established channels, congressional notification or approvals depending on the transaction and governing authorities. The reports did not provide a confirmed, official U.S. decision in Monday’s coverage, focusing instead on Netanyahu’s direct appeal and on the status of the broader debate.

In the near term, Ankara’s push for improved access to U.S. fighter capabilities is expected to remain a key issue for the NATO summit setting, where U.S. and NATO leaders are scheduled to meet. The immediate practical effect of Netanyahu’s remarks, as described in the reports, is to place additional Israeli operational and policy concerns on the record ahead of any finalized U.S. action.

Why It Matters

  • Advanced fighter transfers and program access can affect operational planning and alliance dynamics within NATO, especially for countries bordering contested regional airspace.
  • If the administration proceeds with engine or airframe transfers, congressional notification and interagency processes can shape timing and constraints on implementation.
  • Netanyahu’s public appeal adds Israel’s position to the public record ahead of any finalized U.S. decision tied to Turkey’s NATO summit engagement and defense procurement goals.

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Key Facts

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged President Donald Trump on Monday not to provide Turkey with F-35 fighter jets and also not to provide engines for Turkish fighter jets, according to Fox News coverage cited by multiple outlets.
  • Netanyahu said the move would “upset the power balance” in the Middle East and linked Israel’s air superiority to regional deterrence, as reported by the outlets covering his remarks.
  • Multiple reports said Turkey seeks readmission to the F-35 program and that Turkey was removed from the program in 2019 after it purchased the Russian S-400 missile system.
  • Times of Israel reporting said Reuters last month reported that the Trump administration formally notified Congress of its intention to sell more than $700 million of jet engines to Turkey, citing a formal notification seen by Reuters.
  • Times of Israel reporting also said Trump indicated he was likely to take steps involving F-35s and engines in a way that would please Erdogan, as reflected in the reporting.