Trump Considers Lifting F-35 Ban on Turkey as Netanyahu Opposes Sale

President Donald Trump said he is considering selling F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, reversing a ban he imposed during his first term. The announcement came hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an interview with CNN, urged Trump not to proceed. ” Trump, who is in Turkey for the NATO summit, has described the country as an “extraordinary” ally.

Netanyahu said the two leaders see “eye-to-eye” on major issues, noting that Trump “does what is good for the United States” while he acts in Israel’s interest. -Iran ceasefire that ended fighting that began in late February. The agreement lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports in return for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and left open the possibility of hundreds of billions of dollars in further sanctions relief.

It does not address Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles, proxy support or highly enriched uranium stockpile. ” He added that Trump believes he can halt Iran’s nuclear program through negotiations and should be given the chance. Netanyahu also criticized New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep.

Haley Stevens over their comments on Israel. ” Israeli human rights group Yesh Din documented 305 incidents of settler violence in a one-month period earlier this year.