Netanyahu Warns Against F-35 Sale to Turkey Amid Us-israel Tensions

WHO:

IJR - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged President Trump.

Fox News - President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is mentioned.

WHAT:

Fox News - Netanyahu stated, "He's threatening Greece, another NATO country, and he talks openly about conquering Jerusalem."

Fox News - Netanyahu warned that Turkey is governed by a man who calls openly for the annihilation of Israel.

Fox News - Netanyahu claimed that Iran's leadership remains committed to anti-American and anti-Israel values, pointing to chants of "Death to Trump" and "Death to America" at a funeral for senior commanders killed in strikes.

Fox News - Netanyahu stated that President Trump has signaled a willingness to revisit Turkey's participation in the F-35 program, years after Turkey was removed from the program due to its acquisition of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system.

CNN - Netanyahu warned that selling F-35 jets to Turkey would not make Turkey a "friendly state" to the United States, emphasizing that Erdoğan threatens to destroy Israel, the only Jewish state.

CNN - Netanyahu described Turkey as "a regime that’s infected with the Muslim Brotherhood, which hates the United States."

Fox News - Netanyahu stated, "For a regime infected by the Muslim Brotherhood, an extreme movement that hates America and chants 'Death to America,' from that side of the spectrum, I don't think they should be given F-35s or the engines for their fighter jets."

Fox News - Netanyahu warned that providing Turkey with F-35s could "upset the power balance in the Middle East."

Fox News - Netanyahu emphasized that the region's security relies on Israel's air superiority and the U.S. military posture.

IJR - Netanyahu argues against restoring Turkey's access to the U.S.-led F-35 fighter jet program.

Fox News - Netanyahu stated that providing Turkey with F-35s would "upset the power balance in the Middle East."

Fox News - Netanyahu criticized Turkey for supporting Hamas and threatening NATO allies.

WHERE:

Fox News - The NATO summit is mentioned to take place in Ankara.

WHEN:

Fox News - Trump is expected to attend the NATO summit in Ankara.

WHY:

Fox News - Netanyahu cited Erdoğan's threats against Greece and his calls for Israel's destruction as reasons Turkey should not be trusted with advanced military technology.

Fox News - Netanyahu cited Erdoğan's calls for Israel's destruction and Turkey's support for Hamas as reasons Turkey should not be trusted with advanced military technology.

Fox News - Netanyahu mentioned Erdoğan's threats against Greece, another NATO member, as further justification for denying Turkey access to F-35s.

IJR - Netanyahu believes that giving Turkey access to F-35s would threaten regional security.

Fox News - Netanyahu cited Erdoğan's hostility toward Israel and other nations as a reason Turkey is an unacceptable security risk.

Fox News - Netanyahu warned that Turkey is governed by a regime that calls for the annihilation of Israel.

HOW:

CNN - Netanyahu described Erdoğan as “not exactly a model ally of the United States.”

CNN - Netanyahu urged Trump directly not to sell the jets to Turkey, stating that doing so would "destroy the power balance in the Middle East."

Fox News - Netanyahu's remarks were made during an appearance where he emphasized the importance of Israel's air superiority and the U.S. military posture in the region.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 23:22 UTC)

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has raised serious concerns about Turkey's leadership, stating that President Erdoğan is "not exactly a model ally of the United States" and is openly threatening Greece, another NATO country, while also discussing the conquest of Jerusalem. He further warned that Turkey is governed by a man who calls for the annihilation of Israel and pointed out that Iran's leadership continues to embrace anti-American and anti-Israel sentiments, as evidenced by chants of "Death to Trump" and "Death to America" at a recent funeral for senior commanders. Netanyahu's remarks highlight the escalating tensions in the region and the challenges facing U.S. foreign policy.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 21:24 UTC)

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has expressed concerns about President Trump's willingness to reconsider Turkey's involvement in the F-35 program, which had previously been halted due to Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system. He warned that selling F-35 jets to Turkey would not foster a friendly relationship with the U.S., highlighting President Erdoğan's threats against Israel and Greece, and labeling Turkey as a regime influenced by the Muslim Brotherhood. Netanyahu directly urged Trump not to proceed with the sale, arguing that it could destabilize the power balance in the Middle East.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 15:54 UTC)

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has expressed strong opposition to providing Turkey with F-35s, stating that a regime influenced by the Muslim Brotherhood, which he claims harbors extreme anti-American sentiments, should not receive such advanced military technology. He warned that granting Turkey access to F-35s could disrupt the power balance in the Middle East, emphasizing that Israel's air superiority and the U.S. military presence are crucial for regional security. Netanyahu also pointed to Turkish President Erdoğan's threats against Greece and support for Hamas as reasons to distrust Turkey with advanced military capabilities.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 13:46 UTC)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged President Trump to reconsider restoring Turkey's access to the U.S.-led F-35 fighter jet program, arguing that doing so would upset the power balance in the Middle East. He criticized Turkey for its support of Hamas and its threats against NATO allies, emphasizing that Erdoğan's regime poses an unacceptable security risk to Israel and the region. Trump is expected to attend the NATO summit in Ankara, where these critical discussions will take place.