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Trump Considers Selling F-35 Jets to Turkey Despite Israeli Objections

Published December 30, 2025, 08:22
Trump Considers Selling F-35 Jets to Turkey Despite Israeli Objections

Donald Trump stated he is seriously considering the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, despite objections from Israel. The announcement came during a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Florida. The US had previously excluded Turkey from the F-35 program in 2019 and imposed sanctions due to the purchase of Russian S-400 missiles. However, Trump maintains a good personal relationship with Turkish President Erdogan and appeared optimistic about resolving any potential issues. The sale of the F-35s could significantly enhance Turkey's military capabilities, which raises concerns in Israel due to existing tensions regarding Syria.