Israel Condemns U.S. Sale of F-35 Fighter Jets to Turkey

According to the English section of webangah News ‌Agency, citing Mehr ‌News Agency ‌and ‌Russian news agency Sputnik, the Hebrew-language Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that ‌a senior Israeli official warned about the implications⁤ of​ selling American F-35 ⁢fighter‍ jets to Turkey.

Without⁢ mentioning Israel’s own⁢ possession and use of‌ these jets in its air force, the official ⁣claimed this move could be viewed as a threat to Israel and disrupt regional stability.

This claim comes while ⁣Israel itself has targeted ‍various countries ​with these same ⁢fighter ​jets, contributing to regional insecurity.

The Israeli ​official added that if necessary, ‍israel woudl take steps to counter these intentions. Ankara seeks ​to restore its Ottoman influence, including in Jerusalem.

He also⁢ described a potential military conflict ⁤between Turkey and Israel as “unlikely but increasing,” asserting​ that preventing⁢ escalation remains their ‍priority despite ignoring Israel’s own ⁢role in fostering tension and conflicts ​regionally and globally.

The ​official noted that ​Israel has ‍previously acted against Turkish plans in Syria and will ‍do so again⁢ if needed.

He further urged the U.S. Congress to block the ‌sale of F-35s to‌ Turkey.